Category: United States Economy

C.E.O.s Are Talking More About Recession

The New York Times – Business:
The possibility of an economic slowdown has been a hot topic during the latest batch of quarterly earnings conference calls.
The Week in Business: The Fed Stays Its Course

The New York Times – Business:
Job growth slowed last month, but remained strong. Elon Musk cleaned house. And the economy will be a big issue in the midterms.
Berkshire Hathaway Reports Third-Quarter Loss

The New York Times – Business:
The company’s huge investment portfolio lost money, while its insurance arm felt the effects of Hurricane Ian and inflation-driven rises in property and damage claims.
Fed Frets About Shadow Banks and Eyes Treasury Liquidity in New Report

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve is watching the government bond market and investment funds as rate increases ricochet through finance.
U.S. Added 261,000 Jobs in Strong Showing

The New York Times – Business:
Job growth is slowing but remains stronger than comfortable for the Federal Reserve, which is trying to tame high inflation.
Biden Spins His Economic Record Ahead of Elections

The New York Times – Business:
The president’s recent comments on Social Security, the deficit and economic growth claim credit where it is not always due.
Employers added 261,000 jobs in October, a sign that the economy is resilient.

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Workers Expect Fast Inflation Next Year. Could That Make It a Reality?

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve chair is eyeing near-term inflation expectations, which might shape wages — and help keep prices rising rapidly.
Amazon, Lyft and Other Tech Companies Announce Job Cuts and Hiring Freezes

The New York Times – Business:
Amazon said it was pausing corporate hiring, while Lyft and Stripe said they were cutting jobs.
Debt Limit Showdown Looms as White House Braces for a Divided Washington

The New York Times – Business:
G.O.P. threats to leverage the full faith and credit of the United States to force spending cuts have raised alarm about a debt showdown next year — and talks about how to head one off in the coming weeks.
Fed Ushers In Fourth Jumbo Increase in Interest Rates to Fight Inflation

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve has now raised interest rates six times this year as it tries to quash the fastest inflation in decades.
Fed Faces Tough Decisions as Inflation Lingers and Economic Risks Loom

The New York Times – Business:
The central bank is expected to raise rates three-quarters of a point today, but what it says about its next steps will be even more important.