Tag: Inflation (Economics)
Biden’s Economy Is Surging but Voters Still See Gloom
The contrast between how the economy is doing on paper and how it feels on the ground has…
G.D.P. Report Shows Inflation Bite in Economy
Here’s a notable fact about the U.S. economic recovery: Inflation-adjusted output last quarter was just 1 percent below…
Fed Signals Rate Increase in March, Citing Inflation and Strong Job Market
Federal Reserve officials signaled on Wednesday that they were on track to raise interest rates in March, given…
Why Critics Fear the Fed’s Policy Shift May Prove Late and Abrupt
That caused the Fed to change course late last year — and to do so fairly abruptly.“Inflation really…
I.M.F. Forecasts U.S. and China Slowdowns Will Hold Back Growth
The pandemic has changed the way people in many parts of the world spend their money, shifting funds…
Omicron’s Economic Toll: Missing Workers, More Uncertainty and Higher Inflation (Maybe)
Covid-related absences are creating headaches for businesses that were struggling to hire workers even before Omicron. Restaurants and…
Rapid Inflation Fuels Debate Over What’s to Blame: Pandemic or Policy
The price increases bedeviling consumers, businesses and policymakers worldwide have prompted a heated debate in Washington about how…
Stock Markets Off to Worst Start Since 2016 as Fed Fights Inflation
After falling for a fourth day in a row on Friday, the stock market suffered its worst week…
Your Inflation Questions, Answered
Inflation is high and has been for months. It's weighing on consumer confidence, making policymakers nervous and threatening…