Economy News Fed S Confidence In Economy Mixed On Latest Inflation Data

Fed's Collins Warns Fragmented Global Economy Could Push up Inflation

Collins also said that rising global risks and fragmentation “tend to depress short-term economic activity, while reducing longer-term growth,” while adding these forces “will likely be major, ... Read More

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

How Wage Inflation Became the Fed’s Red Line

The 2021-2023 inflation surge saw sudden and persistent increases in prices for consumer goods, housing, and assets. Wage inflation also rose, but it ... Read More

Fed Flags Elevated Economic Uncertainty

Fed officials noted last month elevated uncertainty about the U.S. economic outlook.” The comment points to a central bank that expects to remain flexible. It also hints at a policy stance that could ... Read More

Stubborn inflation, government shutdown upends confidence in another Fed rate cut

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The last thing the American economy needed was another dose of uncertainty, but that's exactly what it got this week as traders and economists pulled back expectations that Federal ... Read More

A Mixed Bag of Economic Reports Shows Americans Struggling With High Prices, Weak Labor Market

The most up-to-date report came from the Conference Board, with the consumer confidence index for November dropping sharply on concerns over high prices, tariffs and a weakening job market. Read More

Asian shares mixed ahead of US jobs, inflation data and Fed decision

Asian equities were mixed Monday with investors awaiting the release of key US data that could play a role in Federal Reserve deliberations ahead of ... Read More

Consumer confidence dipped in October as inflation concerns persist

Consumer confidence slid for the third month in a row, new data shows, a sign that Americans' view of the economy is dimming in the face of a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation. The ... Read More

Fed’s Beige Book Finds Softening Job Market

The Fed’s latest Beige Book points to weaker hiring, softer consumer spending, and moderate price pressures as policymakers weigh a potential year-end rate cut. Read More