“An economy struggling in a stagflationary environment”, says S&P Global on U.S. business activity
admin The numbers: U.S. companies said business activity perked up in September largely because of an…
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Fed to put a ‘firm foot on the brake pedal’ this week
The Federal Reserve is widely expected this week to raise its benchmark interest rate by…
Read MoreDurable-goods orders flat, but businesses invest more in good sign for economy
The numbers: Orders at U.S. factories for long-lasting goods fell flat in July because of…
Read MoreU.S. industrial output up sharply in July
The numbers: U.S. industrial production rose 0.6% in July, the Federal Reserve reported Tuesday. The…
Read MoreNew York Empire State factory gauge plunges in August deep into contraction territory
The numbers: The New York Fed’s Empire State business conditions index, a gauge of manufacturing…
Read MoreNew York Empire State factory gauge plunges in August deep into contraction territory
The numbers: The New York Fed’s Empire State business conditions index, a gauge of manufacturing…
Read MoreU.S. jobless claims move higher in latest week, continuing recent trend
The numbers: Initial jobless benefit claims rose 14,000 to 262,000 in the week ended Aug.…
Read MoreU.S. jobless claims move higher in latest week, continuing recent trend
The numbers: Initial jobless benefit claims rose 14,000 to 262,000 in the week ended Aug.…
Read MoreJuly inflation and jobs data suggest no recession this year, Laura Tyson says
““We’re not likely to see a recession this year.”” Worries about a recession, at least…
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Why FedEx’s stock plunge is so bad for the whole stock market
FedEx Corp.’s profit warning has cast a pall on the broader stock market, as a…
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