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Economy
Federal Reserve losses contribute to federal deficit
Oct 24, 2023
When the central bank makes money, it hands it to the Treasury. But now it's losing money as it pays interest to banks on their deposits.
More than 130 major companies press world leaders to phase out fossil fuels by 2035
by
Nova Safo
Oct 24, 2023
Companies including Ikea, Nestle, Unilever and Volvo are saying that they're already grappling with the costs of the climate crisis.
Why are bond yields so high right now?
Oct 23, 2023
The yield on the 10-year Treasury briefly hit 5%, the highest level since 2007. A resilient economy and expanding debt are pushing rates up.
As the labor market loosens, workers may be more willing to work nights and weekends
Oct 20, 2023
They may find it attractive to earn money while others are playing.
Fed chair Powell's latest speech hints at caution regarding interest rates
Oct 20, 2023
Jerome Powell spoke Oct. 19 and said the Federal Open Market Committee would be "proceeding carefully."
Did retail sales grow because we bought more stuff, or did the stuff get more expensive?
by
Justin Ho
Oct 17, 2023
The way the Census Bureau calculates its retail sales data wasn't an issue until prices started rising a couple years back.
September's real wages are expected to rise
Oct 9, 2023
And that would mean your paycheck's purchasing power would be getting a boost relative to inflation.
For public good, not for profit.
When will prices go back down?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 6, 2023
The answer might disappoint you.
The job market might finally be returning to "normal," economists say
Oct 5, 2023
Experts are predicting a slight decrease in wage growth, a drop that get us closer to pre-pandemic rates.
Most CEOs are confident about the future of the economy and their own company
Oct 5, 2023
But fewer CEOs feel confident of their firm’s fortunes than last year, a KPMG survey shows. More execs also want people back in the office.