The Consumer Price Index climbed far more slowly in June, a relief for shoppers and a hopeful — though inconclusive — sign that America might pull off a “soft landing.”
Tag: Interest Rates
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The Yield Curve Is Flashing a Recession Warning. Some Wonder if it’s Wrong.
The yield curve began suggesting last year that the economy was headed for a slump.
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The U.S. Economy Looked Like it Was in for a Recession. It Wasn’t.
A tale of a disaster wrongly foretold.
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U.S. Economy Adds 209,000 Jobs in June as Pace of Hiring Cools
Hiring slowed last month, a sign that the Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting campaign is taking hold. But with rising wages and low unemployment, the labor market remains resilient.
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The June Payrolls Report Probably Doesn’t Change Much for the Fed
How much more the Federal Reserve raises interest rates this year will hinge on the strength of the economy — particularly the labor market.