Inflation & Prices

Economics

Economists Bullish on US Growth Despite Rising Inflation, Shrinking Job Market

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It’s not all sunshine and roses, however, with economists still flagging rising inflation and a weakening labor market going forward.

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Inflation & Prices

Bummed Consumers Predict Shrinking Labor Market, Spiking Inflation

Whatever they say, consumers’ actual spending has remained rock solid, even if sentiment is yet to return to prepandemic levels.

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Economics

What To Expect After The Fed Cuts Rates

The Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates this week, but whether the era of “higher-for-longer” rates is over is another matter.

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Indicators

Manufacturing Boom May Signal Higher Prices for Wary Shoppers

An index of sales prices rose at its fastest pace in three years as tariffs wound their way into the supply chain.

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Inflation & Prices

Consumers Aren’t Yet Bearing the Brunt of Inflation, Goldman Warns

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The laws of business gravity say that when costs go up, those costs will, eventually, trickle down to the consumer.

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Inflation & Prices

Just How Much Data Does the Fed Need to Cut Rates?

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Despite new data this week showing inflation has cooled, Powell and the Federal Reserve are still expected to hold off on rate cuts.

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Advisor Upside

Are Financial Advisors Expecting a Recession?

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Advisors are calling for an economic slowdown. The million-dollar question is how hard it will hit.

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