Tariffs and uncertainty were already making the economy hard to read. The loss of government data during the shutdown has made the situation much worse.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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Fed’s Policy Path Looks More Treacherous as Shutdown Delays Critical Data
The central bank is poised to lower interest rates again on Wednesday despite having only a partial view of how the economy is faring.
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Shutdown Could Cancel Next Inflation Report
Since the shutdown began, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has not been gathering the new data it needs to produce future reports, since its staff is furloughed.
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Comparing Savings Accounts and CDs Before the Fed Looks at a Possible Rate Cut
To ensure that your cash is getting the best return, compare the options among high-yield savings accounts and C.D.s.
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Does Your Electric Bill Keep Going Up? We Want to See It.
Utility rates are rising in many places across the country, and we’re continuing to report on the causes and impacts.
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What Could Torpedo the Stock Rally
The S&P 500 is nearing another record, but some analysts caution that a host of factors may stall its momentum.
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Is the Fed Too Confident About Inflation? Some Economists Think So.
The central bank confronts “no risk-free path” in balancing the risk of a sharp slowdown in the labor market and resurgent price pressures.
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Global Growth Remains Sluggish as Tariff Threats Loom
The International Monetary Fund said the impact of trade tensions had been limited so far, but it expects growth to slow.
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Germany’s Top Economist Charts a Path Out of Europe’s Crisis
Joachim Nagel, the president of Germany’s central bank, warned against “complacency” in European capitals over tariffs, competition with China and attacks on institutions.
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A Tough Job for Jay Powell at the Fed Gets Tougher
Some at the central bank don’t feel the need to cut rates further this year; others are worried about the jobs market. That complicates the job of Jay Powell, its chair.
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New York Fed’s John Williams Favors More Rate Cuts
John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, is primarily concerned with weakness in the labor market.