Economists and analysts are dubious of Trump’s promises to slash gas prices or prod interest rates lower.

Fed officials have been watching the job market as they move toward a rate cut this month. Friday’s report contained good and bad news.

It’s tough to overstate how much hinges on Friday’s employment update, from the path for interest rates to the economic outlook.

Inflation remained cool in July, based on the Personal Consumption Expenditures Index, keeping the Federal Reserve on track for rate cuts.

Inflation remained cool in July, based on the Personal Consumption Expenditures Index, keeping the Federal Reserve on track for rate cuts.

The two presidential nominees are talking about their approaches for solving America’s affordability crisis. But would their plans work?

The two presidential nominees are talking about their approaches for solving America’s affordability crisis. But would their plans work?

Central bankers are lowering borrowing costs, but that won’t be a cure-all for a widespread lack of affordable housing.

The Labor Department provided insight into a recent lapse in which revised payrolls data were given out à la carte before they were online.

Jerome H. Powell used a speech in Jackson Hole to signal that the Federal Reserve will begin to cut rates on Sept. 18, and to…