Inflation Cools in Eurozone, Nearing Central Bank’s Target
Prices in the countries that use the euro rose 2.4 percent in the year through March, coming closer to the European Central Bank’s 2 percent inflation target.
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Fed Chair Says Central Bank Need Not ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates
Jerome Powell said that strong economic growth gives Federal Reserve officials room to be patient, and he emphasized the institution’s political independence.
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A Key Inflation Gauge Hovers Above Fed’s Target
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge was relatively stable on an annual basis, the latest reminder that bringing inflation down is a bumpy process.
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Those Billion-Dollar Lottery ‘Jackpots’ Aren’t Even Half That Big
The latest enticing lottery prizes are the product of misleading advertising and high interest rates, our columnist says.