Economy News Where Are The Economy And Interest Rates Headed This Week May Provide An Answer

Fed Officials May Shine Some Light on the Economy Amid Lack of Government Data Due to Shutdown

As the government shutdown enters its second week, the closure of some federal agencies leaves investors and economists in the dark as to where the economy is or might be headed. In the meantime, the ... Read More

Watch: Powell speaks on economy a week after Fed agrees to interest rate cut

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave remarks from Providence, Rhode Island, Tuesday on the U.S. economy, just a week after the nation’s central bank agreed to lower interest rates by a quarter of ... Read More

Rescue the job market or stop inflation? A rate cut from the Fed this week could hit your wallet — and your paycheck

What’s worse: a weak job market or stubborn inflation? Most people would say they don’t want either. Rising prices make it harder to afford the things you need, even when you’re working. A weak job ... Read More

Government shutdown halts release of economic data. The Fed may be 'flying blind' on interest rates, experts say.

The shutdown could prevent the release of a jobs report on Friday. The government shutdown on Wednesday has halted the release of some major economic data at a wobbly moment for the economy, ... Read More

The shutdown is complicating the Fed’s ability to help the economy

The Federal Reserve was already facing one of its most difficult battles, steering a shifting economy through a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation. The government shutdown just made that ... Read More