Kazuo Ueda is set to replace the longtime governor who helped put the country on an unorthodox monetary path. Will he change course?
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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Real Interest Rates Are Moving Up, but Don’t Celebrate Yet
While markets are predicting that inflation will fall further, savings rates still aren’t keeping up with the prices we’re paying.
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U.K. Economy Sputters and Barely Avoids a Recession
Economic growth was unchanged in the fourth quarter, and slow expansion is expected in the years ahead.
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What Recession? Some Economists See Chances of a Growth Rebound.
The Federal Reserve has raised rates rapidly. But instead of cracking, some data point to an economy that’s thriving.
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Big Brands Keep Raising Prices, With Limited Shopper Resistance
Consumers continue to absorb significant price increases by PepsiCo, Unilever and others. The companies say that prices will remain high in the months to come.
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As Biden Prepares to Tout Economy, Fed Chair Powell Takes a Cautious Tone
The White House has embraced signs that the economy is strong. For the Fed, that strength could prolong its fight against inflation.
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Strong hiring hints at more work ahead for the Fed, but wages cool.
The Fed is tracking incoming labor figures as it decides how high interest rates need to go and how long they should stay elevated.
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U.S. employers added 517,000 jobs in January.
The hefty hiring figures defied expectations and underscored the challenges facing the Federal Reserve, which is trying to cool the labor market in its effort to tame rapid inflation.
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U.S. employers added 517,000 jobs in January.
The hefty hiring figures defied expectations and underscored the challenges facing the Federal Reserve, which is trying to cool the labor market in its effort to tame rapid inflation.
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Is It Time for a High-Yield Savings Account? What to Know About Rates.
Some online banks offer yields of 3.3 percent or more, but savers may be reluctant to open one because they think it will be a hassle.
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Amazon Reports Almost No Profit and Slowing Growth
The company indicated the slowing growth and tight margins would continue in the first three months of this year.