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Fed’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up in July as likely interest cut looms

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up in July as likely interest cut looms

The Federal Reserve’s favorite measure to gauge inflation ticked up last month…
US inflation in October rose 3.2% as gasoline prices eased

US inflation in October rose 3.2% as gasoline prices eased

US inflation rose 3.2% in October — decelerating from the previous month…
US added 187,000 jobs in July, lowest level since 2020

US added 187,000 jobs in July, lowest level since 2020

US employers added 187,000 jobs in July, the lowest number since COVID…
Federal Reserve pauses interest rate hikes as inflation shows signs of cooling

Federal Reserve pauses interest rate hikes as inflation shows signs of cooling

The Federal Reserve paused its rate-hike campaign as inflation has shown signs…
Jerome Powell’s sappy talk on banks is weak after multiple collapses

Jerome Powell’s sappy talk on banks is weak after multiple collapses

‘The US banking system is sound and resilient,” Jerome Powell proudly stated,…
Jerome Powell strongly hints the Fed will pause further rate hikes after latest increase

Jerome Powell strongly hints the Fed will pause further rate hikes after latest increase

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the central bank could finally be…
Will the Fed blink in 2023 and extend our economic agony?

Will the Fed blink in 2023 and extend our economic agony?

We Americans can foresee two significant economic risks in 2023. The first…

Federal Reserve unleashes another big interest rate hike, but hints at a pullback

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve pumped up its benchmark interest rate Wednesday…