Tag: economy
Powell may use Jackson Hole speech to hint at how fast and how far the Fed could cut rates
WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve officials have said they're increasingly confident that they've nearly tamed inflation. Now, it's the health of the job market...
Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street's best week of the year
Asian stocks were mixed Monday as investors ponder the upcoming meeting of the Federal Reserve, following Wall Street's best week since November with...
US consumer sentiment rises slightly on Democratic optimism over Harris' presidential prospects
WASHINGTON -- A surge in optimism by Democrats over the prospects of Vice President Kamala Harris lifted U.S. consumer sentiment slightly this month.The...
Japan stocks lift Asian market higher after US retail data boost Wall Street
Japanese stocks led the gains in Asian markets Friday after Wall Street rallied to one of its best days of the year as...
FACT FOCUS: Trump blends falsehoods and exaggerations at rambling NJ press conference
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday gave his second news conference in as many weeks as he adjusts to a newly energized Democratic...
US shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices
WASHINGTON -- Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that...