Wholesale inflation surges 0.7% in January, more than expected as high prices persist
Inflation at the wholesale level rose faster than expected in January as stubbornly high producer prices persist, the Labor Department said Thursday.
White House considering former Obama official for Fed vice chair: report
The Biden administration is reportedly looking at former Obama economic adviser Austan Goolsbee as an option to replace Lael Brainard as vice chair of the Federal Reserve.
Homebuilder sentiment jumps in February by biggest amount in a decade
Builder sentiment in the market for single-family homes climbed in February to the highest level since September as mortgage rates fall from a peak high.
Retail sales surge 3% in January despite stubbornly high inflation
Americans continued to spend at restaurants, bars and other retail stores in January even as they confronted high inflation and rising interest rates.
Inflation eases in January but economists project a bumpy road ahead to reach the Federal Reserve's 2% target
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation, rose 6.4% year-over-year in January, a slight slowdown from the 6.5% increase in December.
Biden to pick Federal Reserve's Lael Brainard, Jared Bernstein as top economic advisers
President Biden is appointing two top economic advisors for his administration on Tuesday amid economic uncertainty and high rates of inflation in January.
Fed governor: Interest rates will likely 'continue to increase' to reach inflation goal
The Federal Reserve will likely continue to keep raising interest rates to get a firmer grip on inflation, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Monday.
What is a rolling recession, and is the US economy in one?
The economy is sending mixed messages about its health, with one expert dubbing the phenomenon a "rolling recession" where sectors take turn contracting.
Marathon earnings, CPI and Fed speeches top week ahead
An Apple artificial intelligence event as well as earnings from Biogen, Cisco Systems and Marriott Hotels set the stage for a busy week on Wall Street.
Used-car prices unexpectedly spike again as inflation fears return
Used-vehicle prices rose in January at the fastest monthly pace since 2021, a sign that underlying inflationary pressures in the economy remain strong.
Jamie Dimon warns it's too early to declare victory against inflation
The Federal Reserve may be forced to raise interest rates higher than expected if high inflation persists, according to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.
Inflation has cooled, but recession fears remain: First National Bank of Omaha
Inflation has been cooling in recent months, but studies have reported that it’s still a concern for many Americans. Meanwhile, some experts debate whether a recession will occur in 2023. Here’s how to pay down debt quickly in a volatile economy.
Fed officials signal interest rates may need to go higher than expected
The stronger-than-expected January jobs report has prompted some Federal Reserve officials to say that interest rates may need to go higher than projected.
Fed’s Williams says restrictive policy needed for a few years to bring down inflation
The New York Fed president on the central bank’s efforts to bring down inflation using interest rate hikes and scenarios where high prices could be persistent.
Most expected recession of all time being mitigated by anticipation: Billionaire investor Ken Fisher
Fisher Investments founder Ken Fisher explained why 2023 is shaping up to be a great year for Wall Street and why the U.S. economy is unlikely to fall into a recession.
The Fed, Biden using the '70s inflation 'playbook' to solve supply problem, market expert says
Is inflation's rocky landing inevitable with a "relatively clueless" Federal Reserve and Biden administration? Federated Hermes CIO Stephen Auth weighs in.
Fed's Powell says blowout jobs report shows inflation fight has a ways to go
Additional interest rate hikes are on the table in coming months as U.S. inflation is still too high, according to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Economist who called 2008 housing crash predicts another 15% drop in home prices
The U.S. housing market will likely see further price drops as result of low affordability and growing inventory, according to economist Ian Shepherdson.
Bank of America 'still forecasting' 2023 recession: Fed action 'not enough,' exec warns
Bank of America Vice Chairman Keith Banks warns as the economy slows and margins get squeezed, costs will grow faster than revenues.
US economy could see 'second chapter' in pandemic price surge
Another inflation spike could take hold in the U.S. economy as a result of China reopening its economy from COVID-19 lockdowns, according to one analyst.


















