Tag: United States Economy
How Sanctions on Russia Are Affecting the Global Economy
In the span of just a few days, the global economic outlook has darkened while troops battled in…
In State of the Union, Biden Will Focus on Economy and Global Response to Russia
Mr. Biden will urge Congress to pass legislation, approved by the House in December, to increase the Federal…
Corporations Raise Prices as Consumers Spend ‘With a Vengeance’
“It’s a really very, very good constructive pricing environment that we’ve seen right now, probably the best in…
Inflation Is a Worry for 9 in 10 Americans Polled
The fastest inflation in decades is contributing to Americans’ dour view of the U.S. economy.Nearly nine in 10…
A Key Inflation Gauge Is Still Rising, and War Could Make It Worse
Brent crude oil, the global benchmark, rose as much as 6 percent to more than $100 per barrel…
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Affect the U.S. Economy
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have economic repercussions globally and in the United States, ramping up uncertainty, roiling…
Black Farmers Fear Foreclosure as Debt Relief Remains Frozen
The legal limbo has created new and unexpected financial strains for Black farmers, many of whom have been…
Pandemic’s Economic Impact Is Easing, but Aftershocks May Linger
The pandemic’s grip on the economy appears to be loosening. Job growth and retail spending were strong in…
Rising Mortgage Rates Add to the Challenge of Buying a House
But some shoppers — particularly first-time buyers — may decide to wait until even higher rates help cool…
Democrats Weigh Gas Tax Holiday and Deficit Cuts as Inflation Mounts
WASHINGTON — The White House and congressional Democrats, concerned about rapidly rising prices across the nation that could…
Inflation May Have Peaked. The Fed Needs to Step Gingerly.
In short, it might be helpful to reframe the C.P.I. news.Newspapers could quite accurately have run this much…
How The Trucker Protests Are Snarling the Auto Industry
Shelley Walker, the chief executive of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada, said she had been fielding calls…