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Inflation Doubts To Keep The Fed On Hold Until December
Amidst a slight cooling in economic activity, inflation has been making decent progress towards the 2% target. Click to read.
Despite the tough job market, LinkedIn cofounder says Gen Z graduates have one big selling point as potential new hires: Being AI natives
LinkedIn cofounder and venture capitalist Reid Hoffman warned AI will change jobs and the workplace, but that doesn’t mean ...
June Fed Meeting: Live Updates and Commentary
Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street keyed into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. have to say about interest rates ...
Westpac tips four more RBA rate cuts as growth weakens
Westpac has retained its near-term forecast of a 25bp cut in August – not July – and another in November. Two further cuts ...
Middle East conflict threatens to exacerbate inflationary pressure on some things
The latest escalation in the Middle East has the potential to cause widespread price increases that could set consumers back.
What To Expect From Next Week's Federal Reserve Meeting on Interest Rates
The Fed is likely to stick to its "wait-and-see" mantra at its policy meeting on Wednesday, setting it on a collision course ...
The attacks in the Middle East could make it harder for the Fed to cut rates
President Donald Trump has repeatedly demanded the Federal Reserve slash interest rates. But Fed officials have stood pat, waiting to see how his administration’s sweeping policy changes ...
Bets Emerge That End to Powell’s Term Means More Fed Rate Cuts
The prospect of a shift in US monetary policy when President Donald Trump replaces Jerome Powell at the end of his term as ...
The Fed Is Behind the Curve on Cutting Interest Rates
Its flawed models depend on slowing growth to avoid overheating the economy.