The Federal Reserve is watching inflation figures as it contemplates when to lower interest rates, and could receive positive news Thursday.
Category: United States Economy
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Reliability of U.S. Economic Data Is in Jeopardy, Study Finds
A report says new approaches and increased spending are needed to ensure that government statistics remain dependable and free of political influence.
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Fed Chair Powell Welcomes Cooling Inflation
Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, delivered optimistic remarks to Senators as inflation and the job market slow gently.
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Biden Administration Rule Would Increase Authority to Block Foreign Deals
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States proposed a rule that would make it harder for foreigners to buy land near military bases.
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Boeing Agrees to Plead Guilty to Felony in Deal With Justice Department
As part of the deal, stemming from fatal 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019, the company agreed to pay a fine of nearly half a billion dollars and strengthen its safety programs.
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June Jobs Report May Hold Clues to Durability of Labor Market
The economy remains solid, but many analysts say that the labor market is in a sensitive place.
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Investors Bet on Rate Cuts as Recent Data Suggests Slowdown
Markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to make roughly two reductions of a quarter-point each this year.
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Fed Officials Keep an Eye Out for Cracks in the Job Market
Federal Reserve policymakers are watching for any sign that the labor market is weakening abruptly, which might prod them to cut rates sooner.
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June Jobs Report May Hold Clues to Durability of Labor Market
The economy remains solid, but many analysts say that the labor market is in a sensitive place.
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One Obstacle for Trump’s Promises: This Isn’t the 2016 Economy
Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a repeat playbook would be riskier.
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America’s Divided Summer Economy Is Coming to an Airport or Hotel Near You
The gulf between higher- and lower-income consumers has been widening for years, but it is expected to show up especially clearly in travel this season.
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Powell Cites ‘Real Progress’ as Central Bankers Assess Inflation Fight
Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, and Christine Lagarde, the European Central Bank chief, sounded optimistic about recent inflation data but reiterated the need for more confidence for rate cuts.