Economy News Sticky Inflation Is Still High But That Is A Good Sign For The Health Of The Economy

Inflation fight divides Fed as prices stay painfully high

The Fed’s decision was aimed at jump-starting a slowing economy clouded by stubborn sticky inflation and political tension. The Fed’s quarter-point cut to a 3.75%–4.00% benchmark rate makes borrowing ... Read More

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and whether stubborn infla ... Read More

Trump's tariffs and trade policies will improve the economy. Give him time. | Opinion

Optics are not everything when it comes to the economy, but they are something. Right now, Americans are souring on Trump's economy. Read More

The U.S. economy is slowing — and the nation’s top economists don’t expect it to improve much over the next year

First came the post-pandemic surge in prices. Then came the fastest jump in interest rates in four decades. Now, Americans are contending with a global trade war and a slowing job market. After five ... Read More

Top economist on the economy’s dirty truth: The only people who feel good are ‘making over $200,000’ and ‘have large stock portfolios’

Inflation may be increasing at a slower pace than expected, the markets might be cheering, and the Fed will likely soon be cutting, but Diane Swonk isn’t popping Champagne. The veteran economist says ... Read More

America’s inflation is back at 3%. That’s higher than normal but not out of control

The cost of living got even more expensive for Americans last month, with prices rising at the fastest pace since the start of the year. Consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, which drove the annual ... Read More

What today's inflation report says about the economy — and Social Security checks

Because of the shutdown, the federal government is belatedly releasing new Consumer Price Index numbers, which the Social Security Administration needs to adjust for next year's benefits. Well, much ... Read More

Americans plan to spend big this holiday season even as they fret about the economy, Visa finds

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ... Read More

CPI report shows inflation continued to climb in September, although at a cooler pace than forecast

The Consumer Price Index climbed at an annual rate of 3% in September, coming in below economists' forecasts as the impact of President Trump's tariffs remain muted. Economists polled by financial ... Read More