Consumer prices rising at historic pace: What it means for your personal finances
Risks of inflation are rising and consumer prices increased at their highest rate in more than a decade, driven by increasing auto prices.
Stock futures turn negative ahead of labor data
U.S. equity futures turned negative ahead of the Wednesday trading session on Wall Street.
China manufacturing slows as supply shortages roil Asia industry
Growth in China's June factory activity dipped to a four-month low on higher raw material costs, a shortage of semiconductors and a COVID-19 outbreak in the major export province of Guangdong, amid wider supply chain disruptions in Asia.
Biden weighs new executive order restraining big business
The Biden administration is developing an executive order directing agencies to strengthen oversight of industries that they perceive to be dominated by a small number of companies, a wide-ranging attempt to rein in big business power across the economy, according to people familiar with the plans.
Dems spending 'way above our means' with 'socialist agenda': Rep. Gimenez
Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., on President Biden's $1.2T bipartisan infrastructure plan.
US stock ownership nears record, will keep climbing
U.S. stocks look to be the hottest investment in town, and that popularity shows no signs of slowing down this year.
Fed's preferred inflation reading posts biggest annual increase since 1992
Core personal consumption expenditures, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation reading, rose in May by the most in nearly three decades as the U.S. economy continued to gain momentum while COVID-19 lockdown restrictions eased.
Unemployment recovering fastest in these states
The unemployment recovery varies greatly across the nation. See how your state stacks up.
Fed projects two rate hikes by 2023 – how to lower your rate now
The Federal Reserve announced after its June meeting that inflation could increase faster than it originally expected. And while it will keep interest rates low for now, more members are predicting at least two rate hikes by 2023.
Stock futures add to declines after Fed's interest rate outlook
U.S. equity futures were trading lower after Federal Reserve officials indicated they expect higher interest rates by late 2023.
US car rental prices could double by August amid nationwide shortage
It’s going to be a scorcher of a summer when it comes to car rental prices, The Post has learned.
Federal Reserve elects to hold interest rates at 0%
Emerging from its June meeting, the Federal Reserve announced it is not taking action on the federal funds rate, which will remain at the target 0% to 0.25% range.
Stock futures trade cautiously ahead of Fed policy decision
U.S. equity futures are little changed ahead of the Wednesday trading session and the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
Fed expected to signal start of monetary policy shift debate
Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday are expected to at least flag the pending start of talks about when and how to exit from the crisis-era policies the U.S. central bank put in place at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic last year.
Producer prices surge 6.6% annually, most on record
Producer prices rose in May by the most on record as the reopening of the U.S. economy from COVID-19 lockdowns gathered momentum.
US stock futures edge higher to start the week
U.S. stock futures edged up to start the week after the S&P 500 hit another record close and notched its third consecutive week of gains.
The best and worst state economies in 2021
The U.S. economy took a major hit the past year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but certain states handled the crisis differently and are contributing more to the nation's GDP than others.
Homebuyers sought out affordable markets in 2020, leaving major cities behind
The housing market remained active throughout the pandemic but movers may have taken into account the effects of the economic downturn – research shows that many people chose to move to a more affordable area in 2020.
Stock futures poised for gains to end the week
U.S. equity futures were trading higher the morning after the S&P 500 notched another record high despite a surge in consumer prices in May.
Inflation spike could force Fed's hand on tapering asset purchases
A key inflation gauge that revealed consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in decades last month could prompt the Federal Reserve to start laying the groundwork to begin curtailing its massive monetary support to the U.S. economy.



















