Economies all over the world are lowering inflation while avoiding serious recession — but growth in the United States stands out.
Category: Federal Reserve System
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Blockbuster Jobs Report Backs Up Fed’s Patience as It Waits to Cut Rates
Given continued strength of the economy, the Federal Reserve is unlikely to feel pressure to cut interest rates at its next meeting in March.
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Economists Expected a Hiring Slowdown. So Much for That.
Jobs and wage gains remain robust despite the Federal Reserve’s campaign to cool the economy, surprising policymakers and economic forecasters.
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Interest Rate Cuts Could Be a Boon to Biden
The Federal Reserve is independent of the White House, but lower rates could improve the president’s standing among voters.
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What the Fed’s Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and Savings
Higher rates benefit those who can save, but for borrowers, falling rates would reduce bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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The Federal Reserve Meets Wednesday. Here’s What to Watch.
Officials are likely to keep interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of their January meeting. Here’s a look at what might come next.
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Economists Predicted a Recession. So Far They’ve Been Wrong.
A widely predicted recession never showed up. Now, economists are assessing what the unexpected resilience tells us about the future.
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PCE, a Key Inflation Measure, Cooled in December
Inflation has been slowing swiftly, and fresh data showed that a core price gauge fell below 3 percent for the first time in years last month.
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U.S. Economy Grew at 3.3% Rate in Latest Quarter
The increase in gross domestic product, while slower than in the previous period, showed the resilience of the recovery from the pandemic’s upheaval.
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The U.S. Seems to Be Dodging a Recession. What Could Go Wrong?
Economists have become increasingly optimistic about the odds of a soft landing. But as 2024 begins to unfold, risks remain.
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Stocks Climb to Record, Lifted by Big Tech and Rate Cut Hopes
The S&P 500 crossed above its January 2022 peak after weeks of wavering. Investors have been buying stocks after homing in on signals that the Fed’s campaign of raising interest rates is over.
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What Is the Basel III Endgame, and Why Are Banks So Upset About It?
Federal regulators want to raise capital requirements for big banks. Their plan is drawing criticism from groups that aren’t normally aligned with the industry.