US Economy Shows Continued Strength as Inflation Falls
A series of positive economic data releases this week combined to suggest that the U.S.…
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The Fed should resist the temptation to lower interest rates too soon
When central banks stay the course and accept short-term pain, inflation gets under control The…
Americans are feeling much better about the economy thanks to slowing inflation
Americans’ attitudes on the economy are improving substantially as inflation slows. The University of Michigan’s…
Fed’s Waller says US “within striking distance” of inflation goal
The U.S. is “within striking distance” of the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goal, but the…
US stocks end little changed as earnings offset inflation data
U.S. stocks closed barely changed on Friday, after wavering between modest gains and losses, as…
U.S. inflation higher than expected in December as food and housing prices run hot
Higher rents and food prices boosted overall U.S. inflation in December, a sign that the…
Dip in US inflation expectations keeps Dollar steady, bitcoin holds gains
A decline in U.S. consumer inflation expectations kept the dollar rally in check on Tuesday…
Will the U.S. Economy Surprise Again 2024?
After defying the odds in 2023, economists are being cautious about 2024. Chastened by an…
The worst of inflation could be behind us. A recession may not be
At this time last year, sky-high inflation was barely budging, leaving the Federal Reserve with…
For Much of the World, Inflation Will Be Normal in 2024—Finally
Call it a Christmas miracle: Inflation around the globe is slowing way faster than expected.…