Investors now have a factor to consider beyond the pace of inflation: Could the next sign of sputtering economic growth send stocks into a tailspin?
Category: United States Economy
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Trump Suggests that President Should Have a ‘Say’ in Interest Rates
Donald J. Trump suggested presidents should have input on interest rates, a comment likely to stoke fears that he could try to limit the Federal Reserve’s political independence.
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30-Year Home Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.47%
The key mortgage rate had its biggest one-week decline of the year, falling to the lowest level in 15 months.
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Fed Rate Cuts Are Expected Soon, as Inflation Cools. But Will They Be Early Enough to Avoid a Recession?
The Federal Reserve was about to cut interest rates, turning the corner after a long fight with inflation. But now, its soft landing is in question.
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The Jobless Claims Report Could Upset Topsy-Turvy Markets
A key jobless claims report could join a hiring slowdown, corporate earnings, growth worries in weighing on investors during an August to forget.
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As Markets Rock, a Reporter Stays Steady
Joe Rennison, who covers financial markets for The New York Times, raced home from vacation when a slowdown in the U.S. economy sparked widespread worry.
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What’s Behind All the Stock Market Drama?
Analysts and investors have many explanations, including worries about the health of the U.S. economy and shifts in the value of the Japanese yen.
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To Avoid an Economic Recession, Consumer Spending Is Key
It has powered the economic recovery from the pandemic shock. Now wallets are thinner, and some businesses are feeling the difference.
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Stock Markets Signal Recession Fears. Here’s the Economic Outlook.
The economy has repeatedly defied predictions of a downturn since the pandemic recovery began. Now signs of strength contend with shakier readings.
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Trump Blames Biden and Harris for Global Market Sell-Off
Former President Trump is trying to stoke economic angst, while Vice President Harris projects optimism.
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The Next Month in the Economy Could be Crucial for the Presidential Election
Former President Trump is trying to stoke economic angst, while Vice President Harris projects optimism.
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As Stock Markets Tumble, Traders Wonder if the Fed Could Make an Emergency Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve only cuts rates outside of scheduled meetings in extreme cases. Some investors think this could merit an emergency move, though others doubt it.