Tag: Economic outlook
Survey: Business economists more optimistic about US growth
<p>WASHINGTON — The accelerated rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, along with the Biden administration's rescue aid policies, have brightened the outlook for the U.S. economy...
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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Even as economy heats up, Fed to stick with near-zero rates
<p>WASHINGTON — Hiring is accelerating as Americans increasingly venture out to shop, eat at restaurants and travel, and inflation pressures are even picking up...
Greece closer to investment grade with ratings upgrade
Greece moved closer to investment grade late Friday after Standard & Poor’s upgraded its sovereign rating for the debt-strapped country by one notch to...
Greece closer to investment grade with ratings upgrade
<p>Greece moved closer to investment grade late Friday after Standard & Poor’s upgraded its sovereign rating for the debt-strapped country by one notch to...
With Europe’s economy lagging, ECB to keep stimulus running
<p>FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank is expected to signal Thursday that even if inflation rises later this year it won't consider cutting...
With Europe’s economy lagging, ECB to keep stimulus running
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank is expected to signal Thursday that even if inflation rises later this year it won't consider cutting...
Also roaring back from pandemic; earth warming emissions
<p>SILVER SPRING, Md. — Global warming emissions are expected to spike this year as the world emerges from the coronavirus pandemic and economies begin...
CSX 1Q profit dips 8% but railroad sees economy growing
<p>OMAHA, Neb. — CSX Corp. said its first-quarter profit declined 8% due to higher expenses, but the railroad said it expects to benefit as...
Also roaring back from pandemic; earth warming emissions
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Global warming emissions are expected to spike this year as the world emerges from the coronavirus pandemic and economies begin...