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PCE, a Key Inflation Measure, Cooled in December

Inflation has been slowing swiftly, and fresh data showed that a core price gauge fell below 3 percent for the first time in years last month.

By Jeanna Smialek

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New Home Sales Continue to Grow

As owners remain reluctant to put their properties on the market, developers are rushing to build new homes to meet demand.

By Gregory Schmidt

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When Will the European Central Bank Start Cutting Rates?

Interest rate cuts could start as soon as April, investors say. But the eurozone’s central bank, which held rates steady on Thursday, has said it will probably wait longer.

By Eshe Nelson

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The U.S. Seems to Be Dodging a Recession. What Could Go Wrong?

Economists have become increasingly optimistic about the odds of a soft landing. But as 2024 begins to unfold, risks remain.

By Ben Casselman