Powell says Trump’s comments won’t affect interest rate decisions by the Fed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s calls for lower interest ...
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan: Our research team has taken all rate cuts off the table
CNBC's Leslie Picker sits down with Bank of America chair and CEO Brian Moynihan to discuss expectations for rates, the ...
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Treasury launches leak inquiry over reports OBR has cut UK growth forecast
The watchdog is reported to have cut its growth forecast for the UK, causing problems for the Chancellor as she attempts to ...
Here's the inflation breakdown for January 2025 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 3% on the year in January 2025. Economists worry that broad disinflation is over, even as tariffs loom.
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January inflation ticks up to 3% annually as cost of groceries, gas, used cars rise
The latest Consumer Price Index report shows inflation ticked up to 3% in January from a year ago, a slight rise from the ...
Immigrants are vital to our way of life, especially our economy | PennLive Letters
Trump’s promise to deport as many undocumented immigrants as possible has devastating consequences for the country’s economy.
EU should negotiate to avert trade war, Germany says, as bloc ministers meet
The European Union should focus on negotiating with Washington to avert a transatlantic trade war while being ready with ...
CPI Inflation Was Higher Than Expected In January
Inflation rose unexpectedly in January, with the Consumer Price Index rising 3% over the last 12 months, up from 2.9% in December. Forecasters had expected inflation to slow down, but prices for food, ...
Legislature adjourns without passing state’s supplemental budget
The supplemental budget proposes several funding measures, including emergency legislation to ensure MaineCare recipients ...
With High Prices Persisting, Trump Tempers Tone on Slaying Inflation
President Trump pledged to lower costs on “Day 1” as a candidate. His administration now acknowledges it will take more time.
Powell Says Fed Doesn’t Need to Rush on Rate Cuts
Because the economy is doing well, the Fed can take its time to decide when and whether to lower interest rates.
As pressures grow on Boston-area universities, so do their endowments
The 9 percent increase in endowments across New England was fueled by a strong national economy and stock market gains.