Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
Prices for Some Goods Are Actually Falling This Holiday Season
As inflation slows, prices for some physical goods are falling outright, which could lift consumers’ spirits.
Is Jerome Powell’s Fed Pulling Off a Soft Landing?
It’s too soon to declare victory, but the economic outlook seems sunnier than it did a year ago, and many economists are predicting a surprising win.
JetBlue Seeks Court Approval of its Acquisition of Spirit Airlines
JetBlue Airways is trying to persuade a federal court to let it acquire Spirit Airlines, a deal that the Justice Department says will raise fares and reduce competition.
Surging U.S. Oil Production Brings Down Prices and Raises Climate Fears
American oil production is hitting record levels, delivering economic and foreign policy benefits but putting environmental goals further out of reach.
In a Shaky Oil Market, OPEC Has Bitter Decisions to Make
Anticipating a drop in demand for 2024, major producers, led by Saudi Arabia, are trying to reduce supply.
An Optimistic Inflation Report Reduces Pressure on the Fed to Raise Rates
Central bankers have been debating whether a final rate move is needed. A cooler-than-expected October inflation report may take the heat off.
Fed Chair Recalls Inflation ‘Head Fakes’ and Pledges to Do More if Needed
Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, said officials would proceed carefully. But if more policy action is needed, he pledged to take it.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady and Pledges to Proceed Carefully
The Federal Reserve left interest rates at 5.25 to 5.5 percent, but its chair, Jerome Powell, said policymakers could still raise rates again.
Chasing Big Mergers, Oil Executives Dismiss Peak Oil Concerns
Exxon Mobil and Chevron are spending tens of billions of dollars buying oil and gas assets, betting that the International Energy Agency’s predictions of declining oil demand are wrong.