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Wages May Not Be Inflation’s Cause, but They’re the Focus of the Cure

While fear of a “wage-price spiral” has eased, the Federal Reserve’s course presumes job losses and risks a recession. Some see less painful remedies.

By Talmon Joseph Smith

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Concerns Grow as Tighter Lending Threatens Commercial Real Estate

The recent banking turmoil added scrutiny to a sector already weighed down by office vacancies, rising interest rates and mounting debt.

By Ephrat Livni

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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Cooled Notably in February

A closely watched measure of price increases provided encouraging news as the Fed considers when to stop raising rates.

By Jeanna Smialek

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A Federal Tool Could Soon Make It Easier to Compare Credit Cards

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which already provides some card details, is asking banks for more information about who qualifies for which cards.

By Ann Carrns

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