Tag: Federal Reserve
U.S. wholesale inflation fell last month on lower food costs
WASHINGTON (AP) – Wholesale price increases in the United States slowed sharply last month as food costs declined, a sign that inflationary pressures may...
Fed criticized for missing red flags before bank collapse
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve is facing stinging criticism for missing what observers say were clear signs that Silicon Valley Bank was at high...
U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumer price increases eased slightly from January to February but still pointed to an elevated inflation rate that is posing...
U.S. adds a robust 311,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January's huge gain but enough to keep pressure on the...
Applications for U.S. jobless aid rise by most in 5 months
NEW YORK (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week jumped by the most in five months, but layoffs remain...
Powell signals increased rate hikes if economy stays strong
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve could increase the size of its interest rate hikes and raise borrowing costs to higher levels than previously...
Inflation pressures put Powell in spotlight before Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) – When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last appeared before Congress, in June 2022, inflation had reached a four-decade high of nearly...
Key U.S. inflation measure surges at fastest rate since June
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose last month at its fastest pace since June, an alarming sign that price pressures...
U.S. revises down last quarter’s economic growth to 2.7% rate
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.7% annual rate from October through December, a solid showing despite rising interest rates and...
Fed’s Barkin: ‘Slow progress’ on inflation, sees more hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) – A top Federal Reserve official downplayed recent signs that the economy is strengthening, but also said he is prepared to keep...
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