If Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell and his colleagues look at company earnings reports, these themes might catch their eye.
Category: Federal Reserve System
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Job Openings Rose in September Despite Higher Interest Rates
The labor market has remained stronger than expected even as the Federal Reserve has tried to get inflation under control.
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Jerome Powell Is Popular. His War on Inflation Could Change That.
Jerome H. Powell, who is well liked across the political spectrum, is presiding over the fastest interest rate increases in generations, with another one expected this week.
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Inflation, GDP and the Economy: What We Learned This Week
Fresh data on inflation and growth, and actions by policymakers , created a complex picture of the global economy.
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Bad News for the Fed As Inflation and Wages Continue to Climb Rapidly
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed that price gains remained fast in September, and a gauge of wages it watches closely is climbing quickly.
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Soar Past 7%
The average rate on 30-year mortgages — the most popular kind among Americans — rose to the highest level since 2002, tracking the Federal Reserve’s aggressive campaign of rate increases.
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US Economy Grew at 2.6% Annual Rate in Q3, GDP Report Shows
Gross domestic product increased 0.6 percent after two quarters of decline, but key components continue to show an economic slowdown.
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A Rising Dollar Is Hurting Other Currencies. Central Banks are Stepping In.
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are unsettling global markets and prompting other central banks to prop up their domestic currencies.
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Another Yield Curve Inversion Rings Recession Alarm Bells
A so-called inverted yield curve between three-month and 10-year interest rates is considered by Wall Street as a reliable sign of an impending economic slump.
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Relentless Rise in Interest Rates Looms Over Another Volatile Week for Markets
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, which underpins everything from mortgages to credit cards, was on course to rise for a twelfth consecutive week, matching the longest streak since 1984.
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Investing in the Shadow of a Recession
Recessions come in many varieties. Any would bring pain, but if history is a guide, stocks and bonds are likely to rise eventually, our columnist says.