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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.

Rates Are Jumping on Wall Street. What Will It Do to Housing and the Economy?

A run-up in longer-term interest rates could help the Federal Reserve get the economic cool-down it wants — but it also risks a bumpy landing.

Higher Rates Stoke a Growing Chorus of Deficit Concerns

A long period of higher interest rates would make the government’s large debt pile costly, a possibility that is fueling a conversation about debt sustainability.

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.

Crypto’s Wild D.C. Ride: From FTX at the Fed to a Scramble for Access

FTX’s demise and its leader’s upcoming trial haven’t stopped a major lobbying push by the industry this week, but the events have changed its tone.

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.