The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged but could set up for a cut later this year.
Category: United States Economy
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Politics Makes the Fed’s Job Trickier, but Doesn’t Drive Its Decisions
Central bankers are independent of the White House as they set interest rates. But the political cycle can put them under unwanted limelight.
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Is the Labor Market About to Crack? It’s the Key Question for the Fed.
Central bankers are paying more attention to the strength of the job market as inflation cools. But it’s a tough time to gauge its resilience.
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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Number Cooled Overall in June
The Personal Consumption Expenditures Index climbed 2.5 percent, still more than the Fed’s 2 percent target, as price increases take time to come down.
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Child Care Costs Challenge Women’s Gains in Work Force
Participation in the labor force has surged among women in their prime working years. But for those with children under 5, the gains may have peaked.
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U.S. Economy Grew Faster Than Expected in Second Quarter, at 2.8% Rate
The report on gross domestic product offered new evidence of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates.
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2025 Could Be a Great Time to Be President, Economically Speaking
Trends already underway make for a sunny outlook over the next few years. The question is who will get to take credit.
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Stock Market Rotation Leads to Small Cap Rally
Shifting views on the economy have led to a “rotation” in the stock market. Small stocks and companies geared toward the economic cycle are rising. Big Tech is lagging.
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On Economic Policy, Harris Has Played Limited Role
President Biden has not given his vice president an expansive economic portfolio. But she has engaged on issues of small-business lending, help for parents and more.
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Can Kamala Harris Sell Bidenomics?
Much of President Biden’s agenda polls well, but voters roundly dislike his handling of the economy. That’s a campaign challenge for his vice president, as she mounts a presidential bid.
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Can Kamala Harris Sell Bidenomics?
Much of President Biden’s agenda polls well, but voters roundly dislike his handling of the economy. That’s a campaign challenge for his vice president, as she mounts a presidential bid.
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A Harris Economy Could Prove More Progressive Than ‘Bidenomics’
As a presidential candidate in the past, the former California senator pushed for higher taxes and bigger housing investments.