Fed's Powell says he does not think US economy is in a recession
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the strong labor market likely means the U.S. economy is not in a recession, despite growing fears.
Fed raises interest rates by 75 basis points in another historic move to tackle inflation
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved another super-sized interest rate hike as it tries to tackle inflation, which hit another record-high in June.
NYC's bacon, egg and cheese hit by inflation
Bacon, egg and cheese, a New York City breakfast tradition, is reportedly being hit by inflation. Bodega owners have had to increase costs for the sandwich.
US pending home sales tumble 20% in June as mortgage rates surge
Rising mortgage rates and higher home prices have forced entry-level homebuyers out of the market – evidenced again by a big decline in pending home sales.
China's Fed insiders, oil reserves tapped, Fed decision imminent: Wednesday's 5 things to know
The Fed is widely expected to raise the Federal Funds rate by three-quarters of a percentage point, even as a new report reveals China has tried to undermine American monetary policy.
China targeted Federal Reserve employees in an attempt to undermine American monetary policy: Senate report
For nearly a decade, China has been targeting Federal Reserve employees in an attempt to undermine American monetary policy, according to a Senate report.
US new home sales drop to lowest level in 2 years
Purchases of new single-family homes declined considerably in June as a combination of high prices and rising mortgage rates pushed potential homebuyers out of the market.
Stuart Varney: Inflation is a sign of policy failure
FOX Business' Stuart Varney discusses the impact of the Biden administration's policies on the country's economic status as Americans face the challenge of rising prices.
IMF warns global economy teetering on brink of recession as it slashes growth outlook
The International Monetary Fund warned the global economy could soon fall into a recession amid a confluence of threats, including inflation and the war in Ukraine.
Fed prepares another mega-sized rate hike, risking deeper economic downturn
The Federal Reserve is expected to approve another massive interest rate increase at the end of its two-day meeting on Wednesday as it ramps up its inflation battle.
Group warns recession is here, energy prices, 2-day Fed meeting and more: Tuesday's 5 things to know
Tuesday morning brings two major housing reports -- May home prices and home sales for June -- as well as reports measuring July consumer confidence.
Fed's united front on interest rates may soon be tested
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rate this week by an estimated three-quarters percentage point which puts the target range between 2.25% to 2.5%.
Earnings bonanza, Yellen's new recession prediction and more: Monday's 5 things to know
Traders will be looking at quarterly results from 12 Dow members and 170 S&P 500 companies this week, including Alphabet, Microsoft, GE and Comcast.
Yellen predicts Fed’s anti-inflation policies will be ‘successful,’ after wrongly calling it 'transitory'
Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen predicted Sunday that the Federal Reserve's anti-inflation policies will be "successful" after previously admitting she'd been wrong about inflation.
Mortgage rates rise as eyes turn to next Fed rate hike
Consumer demand for homes is dying down as mortgage rates rise. With an interest rate hike expected from the Fed next week, rates could continue to move higher. Here's how you can get the best interest rate.
ECB raises rates by half-percentage point in first hike since 2011
European Central Bank raised interest rates by half a percent which exceeded expectations and devised a plan to purchase debt of Europe's most vulnerable economies.
Investor pessimism highest since 2008 financial crisis as inflation rages: BofA
There is a "dire level" of pessimism among fund managers, according to a new Bank of America survey, which painted a bleak picture of sentiment on Wall Street.
US equity funds' net assets shrank by $2T in second quarter
The US equity funds' net assets decreased by 2 trillion dollars in large part to increased interest rates by the federal reserve coupled with record 41-year high inflation.
Citi forecasts historic 100-basis point Fed rate hike after inflation shocker
The Federal Reserve could approve a historic, 100-basis point interest rate hike when they meet at the end of July following the sizzling-hot inflation data released this week.
Why is inflation still so high, and when will it start to cool?
Inflation accelerated more than expected in June, and economists say it could be a "long, hard slog" before prices begin to normalize, despite strong action by the Federal Reserve.

















