Companies struggling to hire workers, coping with rising prices, Fed says
U.S. companies are struggling with supply chain disruptions and hiring difficulties and expect consumer prices to rise across the country in coming months, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
China says trade envoy talks with US treasury secretary
China’s chief trade envoy talked with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday, the Chinese government said, but gave no indication when negotiations on ending their tariff war might resume.
Pending home sales pummeled
The lack of affordable homes continues to dog house hunters.
Wokeness at Fed's regional banks puts central bank independence at risk
Regional Federal Reserve Banks are taking an increasingly “alarming” stance on politically charged issues like racial justice, according to Sen. Pat Toomey.
Federal Reserve to step up research, public engagement on digital currencies
Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard says the research effort is driven by the growing role of digital private money, the migration to digital payments, the plans for the use of foreign CBDCs in cross-border payments, and concerns about financial exclusion.
Fed officials, new data, start lowering expectations for US jobs in May
Federal Reserve officials and new Dallas Fed data have begun lowering expectations for May jobs growth in the United States as business hiring plans continue to outrun the supply of people able or willing to work.
Dallas Fed President talks inflation and asset purchase dial back
Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan weighs in on cryptocurrencies, inflation and the Fed's economic plans.
China roils Bitcoin, cryptos again
China poked bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market for a second time this week.
Federal funds rate about to rise: When and how mortgages, other loans will be impacted
Economists say interest rates are about to go up, but when? Recent talk from the Federal Reserve may hold the answer.
Fed's Powell says digital currency is a 'complement' to the dollar, 'not a replacement'
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the creation of a central bank digital currency in the U.S. would require “careful thought and analysis."
Stock futures trade lower ahead of jobless claims
U.S. equity futures were trading lower ahead of the opening bell.
Fed signals improving economy may warrant policy review
Federal Reserve officials signaled they are watching improving trends in the U.S. economy closely.
Stock futures decline ahead of Fed minutes, retail earnings
U.S. equity futures pointed early Wednesday to continued selling, adding to losses from the previous session.
Need a credit card or auto loan? Banks are making them easier to get
Credit cards, auto, and other personal loans are becoming easier to get as banks loosen standards more than a year into the pandemic.
Biden policies ‘duped the Fed’: Economist Peter Morici
Former Chief International Trade economist Peter Morici discusses printing press economics and inflation concerns.
Stock futures fall ahead of key inflation report
U.S. equity futures are trading lower, the day after a big selloff and ahead of a report on consumer inflation.
Inflation countdown: CPI could run hot
The most important economic report, since the April jobs report, will be released Wednesday morning.
Here's why mortgage rates are on the rise
Wondering why mortgage rates are suddenly going up? This is due to a variety of factors, but now could still be the perfect time to make a move if you are looking to buy a home or refinance at a lower rate.
Kudlow warns Biden policies ‘fighting a war’ against jobs and wages
Larry Kudlow discusses how Biden's proposed spending will impact investment and capital formation.
Inflation nation heats up as CEOs to White House talk prices
Inflation talk is on the rise but the actual economic impact not so much say, experts.


















