Powell Says Strong Economic Data ‘Could Warrant’ Higher Rates
Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, reiterated the central bank’s commitment to moving forward “carefully” with further
Read moreJerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, reiterated the central bank’s commitment to moving forward “carefully” with further
Read moreIn a sign of continued economic stamina, American payrolls grew by 336,000 in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, the
Read morePresident Biden and his aides are basking in what is arguably the best run of economic data to date in
Read moreThe pinched cylinders of Russian-built nuclear power plants that dot Europe’s landscape are visible reminders of the crucial role that
Read moreOther indicators have signaled that a more serious contraction is underway. The purchasing managers’ index for manufacturing, which measures how
Read moreStock trading was turbulent on Friday after U.S. employment data for November showed more jobs were added than economists expected,
Read moreJob growth in October was broad-based, with businesses across the economy hiring at a rapid clip. The health care sector
Read moreA surprisingly robust June employment report reinforced that America’s labor market remains historically strong even as recession warnings reach a
Read moreThe Labor Department reported 390,000 new jobs in May, as policymakers try to ease inflation without inducing a recession.
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