Rising interest rates were widely expected to put the U.S. economy in reverse. Now things are looking rosier, but don’t pop the Champagne corks yet.
Category: Interest Rates
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U.K. Inflation Rate Slows to 7.9 Percent
The larger-than-expected slowdown, led by motor vehicle fuel prices, offers some relief to the government and the Bank of England.
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Why Britain’s Mortgage Holders Are Being Squeezed
The Bank of England’s campaign to curb inflation is pushing up monthly payments for millions of homeowners.
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Why Britain’s Mortgage Holders Are Being Squeezed
The Bank of England’s campaign to curb inflation is pushing up monthly payments for millions of homeowners.
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Jerome Powell’s Prized Labor Market Is Back. Can He Keep It?
The Federal Reserve chair spent the early pandemic bemoaning the loss a strong job market. It roared back — and now its fate is in his hands.
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JPMorgan’s Profit Jumps, but Interest Rates Remain a Threat
It was another quarter of banner financial results for the largest lender in America.
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Inflation Cools Sharply in June, Good News for Consumers and the Fed
The Consumer Price Index moderated considerably in June compared with a year earlier, offering relief to Americans after two years of rapid inflation.
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The Yield Curve Is Flashing a Recession Warning. Some Wonder if it’s Wrong.
The yield curve began suggesting last year that the economy was headed for a slump.
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U.S. Economy Adds 209,000 Jobs in June as Pace of Hiring Cools
Hiring slowed last month, a sign that the Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting campaign is taking hold. But with rising wages and low unemployment, the labor market remains resilient.
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The June Payrolls Report Probably Doesn’t Change Much for the Fed
How much more the Federal Reserve raises interest rates this year will hinge on the strength of the economy — particularly the labor market.
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Fed Rate Increases Hinge on Strength of Jobs and Economy
How much more the Federal Reserve raises interest rates this year will hinge on the strength of the economy — particularly the labor market.
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Job Openings Dipped in May, a Sign of Continued Cooling
Hiring was largely unchanged, and the number of workers quitting their jobs increased. The data will be watched closely by Federal Reserve policymakers.