Tag: United States Economy
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…
S&P 500 Rallies After Touching Correction Territory, Erasing Day’s Losses
So a slide in prices that removes some of that excess was long overdue, many market watchers said.“We…
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…
Biden Looks to Intel’s U.S. Investment to Buoy His China Agenda
WASHINGTON — In celebrating a $20 billion investment by Intel in a new semiconductor plant in Ohio, President…
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…
Supply Chain Woes Could Worsen as China Imposes Covid Lockdowns
WASHINGTON — Companies are bracing for another round of potentially debilitating supply chain disruptions as China, home to…