Fed’s Bullard backs more rate hikes this year after ‘hot’ CPI data
admin The Federal Reserve needs to be more aggressive this year to help cool down “stubbornly…
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Americans feel a little better about the economy, but not much, consumer sentiment poll shows
The numbers: A survey of consumer sentiment rose slightly to 51.1 in July from an…
Read More25 million children at risk of getting dangerous but preventable illnesses amid steep backslide in vaccinations
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the biggest backslide in childhood vaccinations in about 30 years,…
Read MoreU.S. industrial output falls in June for first time this year
The numbers: Industrial production fell 0.2% in June, the Federal Reserve reported Friday. This is…
Read MoreCitigroup provides upside surprise and stock rally while Wells Fargo misses
Citigroup Inc. on Friday delivered better-than-expected profit and revenue but its earnings still fell along…
Read MoreAre you confused about BA.5 and the current state of the pandemic? Here’s how the experts are thinking about it.
The rapid growth of BA.5 — the most transmissible form of SARS-CoV-2 yet — is…
Read MoreU.S. retail sales climb 1% in June — but higher prices a big reason why
The numbers: Sales at U.S. retailers rose a solid 1% in June, but some of…
Read MoreNew York Empire State July factory activity gauge improves, but manufacturers mood darkens
The numbers: The New York Fed’s Empire State business conditions index, a gauge of manufacturing…
Read MoreRepublicans still favored in midterm elections, but their chances for taking back Senate are dropping
Republicans are widely expected to score wins in this November’s midterm elections, thanks in large…
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A ‘who’s who of American business’ — big Wall Street names are marking the end phase of the bear market, says adviser
The good news about this bear market in stocks is that we’re more than halfway…
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