There are two starkly different ways of looking at the U.S. economy right now: what the data says has happened in the past few months, and what history warns could […]
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Back to news homeFed Officials Fretted Bank Turmoil Could Have Serious Economic Consequences
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials wanted to remain flexible about the path ahead for interest rates, minutes from their March meeting showed, as they weighed a strong labor market and […]
U.S. Job Growth Eases, but Extends Its Streak
The U.S. economy generated hearty job growth in March, but at a slowing rate that appeared to reflect the toll of steadily rising interest rates.Employers added 236,000 jobs in the […]
Jobs Report Bolsters Biden’s Economic Pitch, but Inflation Still Nags
WASHINGTON — Gradually slowing job gains and a growing labor force in March delivered welcome news to President Biden, nearly a year after he declared that the job market needed […]
Global Economy May Be in a ‘Lost Decade,’ World Bank Warns
WASHINGTON — The World Bank warned on Monday that the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine had contributed to a decline in the global economy’s long-term growth potential, leading […]
As Banking Worries Swirl, Europe’s Policymakers Express Confidence, With Caution
For a bank, a loss of confidence is a fatal blow. After that occurred at several banks in the United States and Switzerland in the past few weeks, policymakers in […]
Bond Trading May Be Sending a Recession Warning
Wild swings in the Treasury market are unlike anything many investors today had seen. They’re also potentially warning of a recession. Read More
The Fed Has Targeted 2% Inflation. Should It Aim Higher?
After raising interest rates again, the Federal Reserve will soon have to consider how much pain it is willing to inflict in its fight against inflation, our columnist says. Read […]
What to Watch for in the Fed’s Decision on Rates
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday on whether to raise rates at a precarious moment carries risks not just for the central bank, but also for President Biden.Mr. Biden was […]
Bank Crisis Could Cast Pall Over Commercial Real Estate Market
The fallout from the recent banking crisis spurred by the collapse of two banks — and concerns about the health of a third — is bubbling up in the market […]