It’s tough to overstate how much hinges on Friday’s employment update, from the path for interest rates to the economic outlook.
Category: Interest Rates
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Cooled Overall in June
The Personal Consumption Expenditures Index climbed 2.5 percent, still more than the Fed’s 2 percent target, as price increases take time to come down.
Why the Fed’s Jackson Hole Meeting Matters to Wall Street
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s annual conference in Wyoming gets a lot of buzz. Here’s why it matters for Wall Street and the economy.
U.S. Added 818,000 Fewer Jobs Than Reported Earlier
The Labor Department issued revised figures for the 12 months through March that point to greater economic fragility.
Stock Markets Signal Recession Fears. Here’s the Economic Outlook.
The economy has repeatedly defied predictions of a downturn since the pandemic recovery began. Now signs of strength contend with shakier readings.
Fears of Slowing U.S. Growth Jolt Markets Around the World
A rout that began in Asia continued in Europe, and U.S. stocks fell sharply.
U.S. Economy Grew Faster Than Expected in Second Quarter, at 2.8% Rate
Gross domestic product rose at a 2.8 percent annual rate in the second quarter, new evidence of the economy’s resilience despite high interest rates.
One Obstacle for Trump’s Promises: This Isn’t the 2016 Economy
Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a repeat playbook would be riskier.
The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Cools, Welcome News
The economy appears to be downshifting and price gains are moderating, as Federal Reserve officials creep closer to beating inflation.
The Fed Holds Rates Steady and Predicts Just One Reduction This Year
Federal Reserve officials signaled that interest rates could stay higher this year as policymakers pause to ensure they’ve stamped out inflation.