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Jobs Gains Surge, Troubling News for the Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve officials are happy when the labor market looks strong, but they are trying to cool the economy down to fully wrangle inflation.

Inflation Measure Favored by the Fed Cooled in August

The Personal Consumption Expenditures Index climbed more slowly, after cutting out food and fuel prices for a sense of the underlying trend.

Want to Spur Green Energy in Wyoming? Aim for the Billionaires.

One man’s quest to lure climate investment from the wealthy enclave of Jackson underscores how the climate law works: It runs on rich people.

Want to Spur Green Energy in Wyoming? Aim for the Billionaires.

One man’s quest to lure climate investment from the wealthy enclave of Jackson underscores how the climate law works: It runs on rich people.

What to Watch at the Fed’s September Meeting

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to declare victory in its war on inflation. But investors will watch for any hint that rate increases might be...

What to Watch at the Fed’s September Meeting

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to declare victory in its war on inflation. But investors will watch for any hint that rate increases might be...

Fed Meeting: What to Expect on Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to declare victory this week. But investors will watch for any hint that the end to rate increases is coming.

Inflation speeds up as gas prices climb, and some details could keep the Fed wary.

The Federal Reserve is likely to closely parse the inflation report released Wednesday, the last major data point before its Sept. 20 rate decision.

Fed Officials Will Parse Jobs Numbers to Assess Economy’s Momentum

The employment report could be an important factor as central bankers contemplate the future of interest rate policy.

Fed Officials Will Parse Jobs Numbers to Assess Economy’s Momentum

The employment report could be an important factor as central bankers contemplate the future of interest rate policy.