Fed report sees ‘slight or modest’ economic growth as inflation surges
Most of the U.S. has been seeing just “slight or modest” economic growth over the past two months or so, according to a Federal Reserve report released Wednesday. While all 12 Fed districts reported continued growth, the central bank’s periodic...
Job openings show sharp decline, but still vastly outnumber available workers
A man walking a dog passes by a help wanted sign advertised along East Main Street in East Islip, New York on February 17, 2022. Newsday LLC | Newsday | Getty Images Job openings fell by nearly half a million...
The Fed’s Mary Daly says rate hikes should continue until inflation is tamed
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said Wednesday she backs raising interest rates aggressively until inflation comes down to a reasonable level. Those moves likely would entail multiple 50 basis point hikes at coming meetings, then a possible rest...
Yellen says the administration is fighting inflation, admits she was wrong that it was ‘transitory’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized that the White House has several strategies that will reduce inflation she conceded is too high for Americans.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Ulta Beauty, Big Lots, Autodesk, Workday and more
Ulta Beauty store. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Friday. Ulta Beauty — The beauty retailer surged 12.5% following better-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue. Ulta Beauty also shared a better-than-expected outlook for the...
CEO outlook dims sharply, with more than half expecting a recession ahead, survey shows
Corporate executives are taking a dim view of their prospects, with a majority now expecting a recession ahead, according to a closely watched business survey released Wednesday. The Conference Board measure of CEO sentiment showed that 57% of respondents expect...
Households are now spending an estimated $5,000 a year on gasoline
A woman rides an electric bike past a gas station as current gasoline prices continues to climb close to record setting territory in Encinitas, California, May 9, 2022. Mike Blake | Reuters U.S. households are now spending the equivalent of...
Weekly mortgage demand from homebuyers tumbles 12%, as higher interest rates take their toll
Higher mortgage interest rates are hitting homebuyer affordability hard, and that is showing up in a sharp drop in mortgage applications.
Powell says the Fed will not hesitate to keep raising rates until inflation comes down
Jerome Powell, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, arrives for a Senate Banking Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized his resolve to get...
Stock futures are little changed ahead of key inflation reading
Stock futures were little changed in overnight trading Tuesday ahead of a key inflation reading. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed about 15 points. S&P 500 futures were marginally lower and Nasdaq 100 futures were near flat. The...