From apple picking to skeleton cows, early seasonal spending seems solid. It’s the latest sign that Federal Reserve policy to combat inflation hasn’t tanked growth.
Tag: United States Economy
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The Bond Market Is Flexing Its Muscles
Soaring interest rates have the power to alter the direction of the economy and command the attention of Washington, our columnist says.
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Inflation Held Steady in September, While Consumers Spent Robustly
Overall inflation stayed at 3.4 percent in September, down from a peak of around 7 percent.
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Halloween Candy Is Getting Pricier
Dry weather has pushed up the cost of crucial candy ingredients, driving the prices of candy bars and packs of gum higher.
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U.S. Economic Growth Accelerated in the Third Quarter
Gross domestic product expanded at a 4.9 percent annual rate over the summer, powered by prodigious consumer spending. But the pace is not expected to be sustained.