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Economy Sep 06

U.S. hiring rebounded slightly last month, showing cooling but steady job market

Collectively, Friday's figures depict a job market slowing under the pressure of high interest rates but still growing.

Economy Sep 04

Labor report paints mixed picture, showing U.S. job openings fell in July while hiring rose

Wednesday's figures indicate that fewer companies are seeking to add workers despite recent data showing that consumer spending is still growing.

Politics Aug 23

‘The time has come’ for the Federal Reserve to soon begin reducing interest rates, Powell says

Powell did not say when rate cuts would begin or how large they might be, but the Fed is widely expected to announce a modest quarter-point cut in its benchmark rate when it meets in mid-September.

Economy Aug 21

Most Federal Reserve officials favor rate cut in September if inflation cools, minutes reveal

The minutes of the Fed's July 30-31 meeting indicate that the "vast majority" of policymakers "observed that, if the data continued to come in about as expected, it would likely be appropriate to ease policy at the next meeting."…

Economy Aug 20

How fast and how far could the Fed cut rates? Powell may give hint during Friday speech

A lower Fed benchmark rate would eventually lead to lower rates for auto loans, mortgages and other forms of consumer borrowing.

Economy Aug 15

Americans spent more at retailers in July despite higher prices

Americans stepped up spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy might be weakening under the pressure of higher prices and elevated interest rates.

Politics Aug 14

Year-over-year inflation hits lowest level in three years, clearing way for Fed to begin cutting rates

Measured from a year earlier, prices rose 2.9%, down from 3% in June. It was the mildest year-over-year inflation figure since March 2021.

Economy Aug 12

Americans are refusing to pay high prices. That might deal the final blow to inflation

The economy appears to be returning to pre-pandemic norms, when most companies felt they couldn't raise prices much without losing business.

Economy Aug 02

Unemployment rise shakes stock markets, yet recession signals have been wrong — so far

The U.S. economy used to flash reliable signals when it was in or near a recession. But those red lights have gone haywire since the COVID-19 pandemic struck and upended normal business activity. Over the past two or three years,…

Economy Jul 31

WATCH: Fed Chair Powell holds news briefing as first interest rate cut in four years ‘getting closer’

At a news conference Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that if inflation continued to cool, "a rate cut could be on the table in the September meeting.”…

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