Tag: Inflation (Economics)
Bitcoin Is Increasingly Acting Like Just Another Tech Stock
SAN FRANCISCO — Bitcoin was conceived more than a decade ago as “digital gold,” a long-term store of…
For Tens of Millions of Americans, the Good Times Are Right Now
“We are very fortunate right now given the situation for many others during the pandemic,” said Mr. McCauley,…
States Turn to Tax Cuts as Inflation Stays Hot
A new report from the Tax Policy Center, a left-leaning think tank, said total state revenues rose by…
Fed Officials Are on the Defensive as High Inflation Lingers
Christopher Waller, a governor at the Federal Reserve, faced an uncomfortable task on Friday night: He delivered remarks…
April Jobs Report: Gain of 428,000 Shows Vibrant Labor Market
April produced another solid month of job growth, the Labor Department reported Friday, reflecting the economy’s resilient rebound…
How the Dollar Is Beating Stocks and Bonds and Hurting Big Companies
These are rocky times for most investments. But it has been a wonderful stretch for the dollar.You may…
The Stock and Bond Markets Don’t Yet Know How to Cope With the Fed
On Wednesday, the S&P 500 stock index jumped 3 percent, as though all was right with the world.…
Fed Raises Interest Rate Half a Percentage Point, Largest Increase Since 2000
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a half percentage point and announced a plan to shrink its…
Job Openings in U.S. Rose to Record in March
Even as recession fears grow, a government survey released Tuesday showed that businesses were continuing to hire, with…
The Era of Cheap and Plenty May Be Ending
Ford Motor, which has grappled with pandemic supply chain issues, is working on making its own batteries —…
How Home Buyers Can Navigate Rising Mortgage Rates
High inflation often translates to high anxiety, which is why many Americans are striving to lock in the…
Democrats’ Mystery: How to Brighten a Presidency and a National Mood
“While President Biden and Democrats work to lower costs and continue the historic economic recovery made possible by…