Has the Fed Pulled Off the Elusive Soft Landing?

Has the Fed Pulled Off the Elusive Soft Landing?

Investors have sent stocks and bonds higher on expectations of a soft landing. But some Republicans think the central bank overstepped its bounds.
Why Uncertainty Still Hangs Over the Fed’s Rate Decision

Why Uncertainty Still Hangs Over the Fed’s Rate Decision

Investors, economists and politicians are at odds over whether the central bank should cut interest rates by a quarter-point, or more.
Are Voters Feeling Better About the Economy?

Are Voters Feeling Better About the Economy?

After another tumultuous weekend in the presidential campaign, Americans are still largely focused on their finances, new surveys show. That could give an edge to Vice President Kamala Harris.