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Lowest-paid workers will likely feel the pinch of cooling economy first
Jun 23, 2022
Those same workers have seen their wages grow faster than the overall average in the last year thanks to the labor shortage.
The Fed's heightened rates are still way below historic levels
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jun 23, 2022
Trevon Logan, professor of economics at The Ohio State University, says we're looking at a "new normal" for the federal funds rate.
Inflation's a global problem. Curbing it may send some countries' economies into recession.
Jun 16, 2022
The U.S. economy might have an easier time achieving a "soft landing" than economies in Europe and elsewhere.
European Central Bank announces plans to raise its key interest rate
by
Lily Jamali
Jun 9, 2022
It'll also end its large-scale bond-buying program. Central bankers are trying to tame inflation — like their U.S. counterparts at the Federal Reserve.
The dollar's strong right now. That's a problem for American companies doing business abroad.
by
Justin Ho
Jun 7, 2022
But it's great for Americans who want to buy imports.
Some companies have warned they'll earn less than expected. Here's why.
by
Justin Ho
Jun 6, 2022
For some, it's about consumers spending less. For others, it's about other businesses spending less.
Millions have joined the labor force in the past year
Jun 3, 2022
About 3.5 million more people were working or looking for work in May than a year earlier. Economists hope the number keeps rising.
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Wages are still growing in many sectors that need that growth
by
Lily Jamali
Jun 3, 2022
That may be a sign that the overheated job market is cooling down.
Why the Federal Reserve owns mortgage-backed securities — and what it hopes to achieve by offloading them
by
Justin Ho
Jun 2, 2022
It all dates back to the financial crisis of 2008-09.
Could the tight labor market finally ease?
by
Justin Ho
Jun 2, 2022
A slowing economy could help bring worker supply and demand back into balance.