U.S. wholesale price inflation picks up in November, but is lower for year
admin The number: U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.3% in November, the Labor Department said Friday. Economists…
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U.S. jobless claims jump to 240,000, highest since August
The numbers: Initial jobless benefit claims rose by 17,000 to 240,000 in the week ended…
Read MoreEconomy may be in a recession already, Conference Board says, after leading index drops for eighth straight month
The U.S. leading economic index fell 0.8% in October, the Conference Board said Friday. Economists…
Read MoreFed’s George argues for ‘steady, deliberate’ interest rate hikes
The Federal Reserve should consider slowing down to “steady and deliberate” interest-rate increases, said Kansa…
Read MoreFed’s Daly, despite ‘welcome’ CPI data, still wants to raise benchmark rate above 4.5%-4.75% range
The Federal Reserve should still raise its benchmark interest rate slightly above a 4.5%-4.75% rate…
Read MoreU.S. jobless claims tick higher in latest week
The numbers: Initial jobless claims rose 7,000 to 225,000 in the week ended November 5,…
Read MoreU.S. jobless claims tick higher in latest week
The numbers: Initial jobless claims rose 5,000 to 225,000 in the week ended November 5,…
Read MoreMorgan Stanley funds have billions riding on a bet against Goldman Sachs. It depends what happens on Thursday.
A long-running bet on the value of the Chinese yuan placed by several Morgan Stanley…
Read MoreHousehold balance sheets ‘remained strong’ and debt vulnerabilities are moderate, Fed survey finds
U.S. households balance sheets remained strong in the first half of this year as the…
Read MoreFed’s Barkin backs slower pace of interest-rate hikes
The Federal Reserve had been stepping on the gas in its effort to raise interest…
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