Tag: Consumer confidence
Inflation ahead? Even a top economist says it’s complicated
WASHINGTON — Two months of sharply rising prices have raised concerns that record-high government financial aid and the Federal Reserve’s ultra-low interest rate policies...
US economy: Plenty of growth, not enough workers or supplies
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy is sparking confusion and whiplash almost as fast as it’s adding jobs.
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Choppy jobs recovery could mean bumpy economic rebound
April's catastrophic jobs report is a sign that while the U.S. economy continues its post-pandemic recovery, the road ahead will be bumpy.
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Choppy jobs recovery could mean bumpy economic rebound
<p>April's catastrophic jobs report is a sign that while the U.S. economy continues its post-pandemic recovery, the road ahead will be bumpy.</p>
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EXPLAINER: Why are fears of high inflation getting worse?
WASHINGTON — Gas prices are rising. Auto prices are soaring. Consumer goods companies are charging more for household basics like toilet paper, peanut butter...
EXPLAINER: Why are fears of high inflation getting worse?
<p>WASHINGTON — Gas prices are rising. Auto prices are soaring. Consumer goods companies are charging more for household basics like <a href="https://apnews.com/article/financial-markets-prices-health-coronavirus-business-7d3b979e1fc8f7c9cde7822131b0e014">toilet paper, peanut...
Powell’s high-stakes bet: More jobs but only mild inflation
WASHINGTON — With employers hiring, consumers spending and companies raising some prices, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is embarking on a high-stakes gamble.
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Powell’s high-stakes bet: More jobs but only mild inflation
<p>WASHINGTON — With employers hiring, consumers spending and companies raising some prices, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is embarking on a high-stakes gamble.</p>
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This Week: Consumer confidence, Fed meeting, Amazon earns
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
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This Week: Consumer confidence, Fed meeting, Amazon earns
<p>A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:</p>
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