Category: United States Economy

How the Treasury Market Predicts and Influence Interest Rates

The New York Times – Business:
The market for U.S. government bonds, called the Treasury market, offers predictions on the path for interest rates and the economy.
Corporate America Has a Message for the Fed About Inflation

The New York Times – Business:
If Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell and his colleagues look at company earnings reports, these themes might catch their eye.
Job Openings Rose in September Despite Higher Interest Rates

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The labor market has remained stronger than expected even as the Federal Reserve has tried to get inflation under control.
Jerome Powell Is Popular. His War on Inflation Could Change That.

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Jerome H. Powell, who is well liked across the political spectrum, is presiding over the fastest interest rate increases in generations, with another one expected this week.
The Week in Business: Twitter Enters a New Era

The New York Times – Business:
Tech companies start to feel the economic pain. The Fed is poised to announce another three-quarter point increase in its benchmark rate. The jobs report is coming.
The Week in Business: Twitter Enters a New Era

The New York Times – Business:
Tech companies start to feel the economic pain. The Fed is poised to announce another three-quarter point increase in its benchmark rate. The jobs report is coming.
Inflation, GDP and the Economy: What We Learned This Week

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Fresh data on inflation and growth, and actions by policymakers , created a complex picture of the global economy.
Exxon and Chevron Rack Up Giant Profits

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Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported another round of strong profits. But they face political fire over gasoline prices, even as they fear a new downturn.
Bad News for the Fed As Inflation and Wages Continue to Climb Rapidly

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed that price gains remained fast in September, and a gauge of wages it watches closely is climbing quickly.
The Market Usually Rises After the Midterms. Will This Time Be Different?

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With worries about the economy rising, the four-year presidential cycle for stocks may not follow the established pattern.
Exxon and Chevron Rack Up Giant Profits

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A fourth straight quarter of robust results came on the back of high oil and natural gas prices.
For Rail Workers, Anger Persists Over Sick Leave

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A tentative new contract brokered by the White House offered employees one day off, leaving some dissatisfied and raising the risk of another impasse.