United States Economy – Page 353

Falling Used-Car Demand Puts Pressure on Carvana and Other Dealers

Dealerships are seeing sales and prices drop as consumers tighten their belts, putting financial pressure on companies like Carvana that grew fast in recent years.

By Neal E. Boudette

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Smaller Rate Increase by Federal Reserve Likely as Inflation Cools

America’s central bank is expected to raise rates by a quarter point on Wednesday. The question now is what comes next.

By Jeanna Smialek

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The Week in Business: Creeping Layoffs

Data shows that the U.S. economy has been largely resilient. The Fed may slow its rate increases. And the jobs report is expected to show solid gains.

By Marie Solis

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A Closely Watched Measure of Inflation Slowed in December

The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index climbed 5 percent from a year earlier, slower than the reading last month.

By Jeanna Smialek