Brisk Wage Gains in December Could Keep the Fed Watchful Average hourly earnings climbed 0.4 percent from the previous month, and 4.1 percent compared to a year earlier. That was faster than economists expected.
Fed Minutes Showed Officials Feeling Better About Inflation Central bankers wanted to signal that interest rates were likely at or near their peak while keeping their options open, December minutes showed.
Will America’s Good News on Inflation Last? One of the biggest economic surprises of 2023 was how quickly inflation faded. A dig into the details offers hints at whether it will last into 2024.
Chill in the Housing Market Seeps Into Other Industries The slowdown in the residential real estate market, a crucial cog in the American economy, is threatening sectors like home improvement and storage.
Will the Economy Help or Hurt Biden ’24? Krugman and Coy Dig Into Data. By many measures, the economy is in good shape heading into the presidential election. Is Biden just a bad salesman?