The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed that price gains remained fast in September, and a gauge of wages it watches closely is climbing quickly.
Tag: United States Economy
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Exxon and Chevron Rack Up Giant Profits
A fourth straight quarter of robust results came on the back of high oil and natural gas prices.
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For Rail Workers, Anger Persists Over Sick Leave
A tentative new contract brokered by the White House offered employees one day off, leaving some dissatisfied and raising the risk of another impasse.
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Soar Past 7%
The average rate on 30-year mortgages — the most popular kind among Americans — rose to the highest level since 2002, tracking the Federal Reserve’s aggressive campaign of rate increases.