Post-Pandemic Spending on Hotels and Travel May Be Cooling Down
Spending on hotels, airline tickets and dinners surged after the pandemic. This summer could mark a shift back to normal.
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As the Fed Meets, It Shares an Inflation Problem With the World
Inflation is stubborn across a range of economies. Given its staying power, investors expect the Fed to pause rate moves only temporarily.
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Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke on Inflation, Bank Runs and More
The former Fed chairman shared his thoughts with our columnist.
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How Engagement Rings Explain What’s Happening in the Economy
A major jeweler claims the pandemic may have prevented people from meeting their future fiancés, cutting demand for engagement rings. Inflation and anxiety among shoppers haven’t helped.