Category: United States Economy

Markets Poised to Take a Jobs Slowdown in Stride

Stocks have recently set records as investors bet that the Federal Reserve might opt to cut interest rates sooner than previously expected.
Jobs Report Will Be Latest Test of U.S. Economy’s Resilience

Hiring levels have eased slightly but remain strong. The data for May, due Friday, is expected to show a gain of 190,000.
U.S. Adds Tariffs to Shield Struggling Solar Industry

American solar manufacturers are pushing for further protections for their new factories against cheaply priced imports from China.
Office Buildings’ Losses Are Growing, With More Pain to Come

The distress in commercial real estate is growing as some office buildings sell for much lower prices than just a few years ago.
Europe’s Fed Problem

The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday. But how low it can go may ultimately depend on the Federal Reserve.
E.C.B. Is Likely to Leapfrog the Fed on Interest Rate Cuts

With eurozone inflation falling, the European Central Bank has signaled it is ready to lower rates this week, diverging from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Car Deals Vanished During the Pandemic. They’re Coming Back.

Automakers and dealers are starting to offer discounts, low-interest loans and other incentives to lure buyers as the supply of cars grows.
Price Pendulum Swings Back to Discounts, Within Limits

The pandemic shopping boom led many retailers to widen profit margins by charging more. Now value is the watchword as consumers grow choosier.
PCE Inflation, the Fed’s Preferred Gauge, Remained Flat in April

The Federal Reserve has been waiting for firmer evidence that rapid price increases are behind it.
Inflation Remains Steady, With Signs of Further Cooling

The Federal Reserve has been waiting for firmer evidence that rapid price increases are behind it.
Why Are People So Down About the Economy? Theories Abound.

Things look strong on paper, but many Americans remain unconvinced. We asked economic officials, the woman who coined “vibecession” and Charlamagne Tha God what they think is happening.
GDP Gain in First Quarter Revised Downward in U.S.

Consumers eased up on spending in the face of rising prices and high interest rates, Commerce Department data shows.