Just weeks into his job as chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin M. Warsh has embraced some of the central bank’s conventions while signaling seismic shifts ahead.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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China Emerges as a Relative Winner From Strait of Hormuz Crisis
A report examines how the war in Iran has weighed on Asian economies, but left China in a more advantageous position.
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Oil Prices Rise on Possible Deal to Suspend Attacks in Gulf
Oil prices edged higher after an American official said the U.S. and Iran had agreed to halt attacks in a key shipping lane, raising hopes that hostilities would not escalate.
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Oil Markets Edge Higher After Days of Attacks in Persian Gulf
Oil prices inched up on Sunday evening, while the S&P 500 futures market was little changed.
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How Much Have Airfares Risen With High Jet Fuel Costs?
While prices are up overall, there’s a surprising pattern depending on your destination.
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Americans Are Feeling Better About the Economy, Consumer Survey Shows
Consumer sentiment rose in recent weeks after plummeting early this year as energy costs soared.
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In Europe, Tesla Sales Are Rising Despite Views on Elon Musk
Price cuts and low-interest-rate loans are luring buyers, including people offended by the company’s chief executive.
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Oil Prices Return to Prewar Levels After Four Months
The cost of crude has become a real-time barometer of the Iran war’s toll on the global economy.
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Stocks in Asia Tumble as A.I. Uncertainty Jolts Tech Shares
Stock markets across Asia tumbled, as investors continue to wrestle with whether the boom in artificial intelligence spending is overdone or just beginning.
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Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads Amid the A.I. Boom
The tech giant cited the soaring costs of memory and storage chips as it increased prices more than $200 on some devices.
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U.S. Inflation Problems Are Far From Over
The Federal Reserve’s new chairman has vowed to deliver price stability, but officials are at odds over whether that will require higher borrowing costs.