Borrowing could become tougher, a particular blow to small businesses — and a threat to the recovery’s staying power.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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Banking Crisis Hangs Over Economy, Rekindling Recession Fear
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What Are Markets Saying About the World?
The New York Times – Business:Stocks, bonds and commodities markets are all sending different signals. While the S&P 500 actually rose this week, oil prices fell along with bond yields, signs that investors are worried about the economy.
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Low Rates Were Meant to Last. Without Them, Finance Is In for a Rough Ride.
The New York Times – Business:Economists expected inflation and rates to stay low for years. With Silicon Valley Bank’s implosion, Wall Street is starting to reckon with how wrong that prediction has proved.
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Jobs Report Gives Fed a Mixed Signal Ahead of March Decision
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Reserve is anxiously parsing incoming data as it decides between a small or a large rate move this month.
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With Wall St. Jumpy Again, the Jobs Report Could Offer Some Clarity
The New York Times – Business:Investors keep flipping between worrying about the economy and seeing an end to the turmoil. The jobs report on Friday, and a report on inflation next week, might provide direction.
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The Fed’s Struggle With Inflation Has the Markets on Edge
The New York Times – Business:The central bank’s success or failure will affect your wallet and, maybe, the next election, our columnist says.
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Here’s What the Fed Chair Said This Week, and Why It Matters
The New York Times – Business:Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, opened the door to a more aggressive policy path — but emphasized that it depended on incoming data.
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Fed Chair Opens Door to Faster Rate Moves and a Higher Peak
The New York Times – Business:In light of recent strong data, Jerome H. Powell said that the Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates higher than expected.
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Why the Federal Reserve Won’t Commit
The New York Times – Business:Facing huge economic uncertainty, the Fed is keeping its options open. Jerome H. Powell, its chair, will most likely continue that approach on Tuesday.
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Why Companies Are Pushing Premium Products With Higher Prices
The New York Times – Business:Companies are trying to maintain fat profits as the economy changes, making “premiumization” their new favorite buzzword.
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Retailers Lay Out a Downbeat Outlook as Inflation Squeezes Low-Income Shoppers
The New York Times – Business:Despite better-than-expected earnings, retail executives predict that any sales growth will be much smaller than in years past.
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Eurozone Inflation Edges Lower, but Pressure on Prices Continues
The New York Times – Business:The annual rate of inflation was 8.5 percent in February, down from 8.6 percent a month earlier, among countries using the euro.