Prices, labor are weighing on the Fed. Central banks worldwide take cue from U.S.
Long readPrices, labor are weighing on the Fed. Central banks worldwide take cue from U.S.
Long readThe Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates by another quarter of a percentage point in mid-March.
2 minThe U.S. is looking at legislation to mitigate risk on multiple fronts, including social media ownership and military spending related to China.
4 minAnnual price gains, as high as 21.3% in S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller's 20-city index early in the pandemic, have slowed since May 2022.
2 minThe justices heard arguments Tuesday on the Biden Administration plan that would bring debt relief to more than 40 million borrowers.
4 minA quick pivot and a little luck helped Europe get through the first year of Russia's war in Ukraine. Olga Khakova writes on what comes next.
4 minNew laws are prompting employers to make significant changes in how they hire, pay, and manage their employees, writes Julia Pollak.
Long readThe U.S. has export controls on the most advanced semiconductors, and has quietly pressed its allies to join the chip fight.
Long readHome sales could see improvements after bottoming out in the first quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors.
2 minThere's evidence that home buying activity is still sensitive to interest rate movements, says the Mortgage Bankers Association's deputy chief economist.
4 minThe S&P 500’s 5% pullback over the past month still leaves it with a multiple of about 17.5 times forward earnings, about equal to its average over the past decade, but with considerably more uncertainty today.
3 minThe number of people working part time rose by 1.2 million in December and January—most were people who chose it. "25 hours is the new 35."
1 minReaders weigh in on the plastics crisis, T-bills vs. equities, ETF suggestions, saving with a 529 plan, and closing the budget gap
Long readAt the end of January, the success rate for people seeking jobs in tech was just 55%.
Long readFour forces are undercutting the Federal Reserve's efforts to tame inflation.
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