Tag: Leading economic indicators
Powell’s high-stakes bet: More jobs but only mild inflation
WASHINGTON — With employers hiring, consumers spending and companies raising some prices, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is embarking on a high-stakes gamble.
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AP FACT CHECK: Claims from Biden’s joint address to Congress
WASHINGTON — The Associated Press is fact-checking remarks from President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress and the Republican response....
German unemployment steady in April despite lockdown
BERLIN — Unemployment in Germany remained steady in April, according to official figures Thursday, as pandemic lockdown measures in Europe’s largest economy appeared not...
Explainer: Capital gains tax hike targets wealthy investors
NEW YORK — After massive U.S. government spending helped send the stock market back to record heights, with even more potentially on the way,...
This Week: Consumer confidence, Fed meeting, Amazon earns
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
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Even as economy heats up, Fed to stick with near-zero rates
WASHINGTON — Hiring is accelerating as Americans increasingly venture out to shop, eat at restaurants and travel, and inflation pressures are even picking up...
Legalization bids boost outlook for US cannabis industry
LOS ANGELES — Uncle Sam gave marijuana lovers more reason to celebrate this week as a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House of...
Businesses scramble for help as would-be workers stay home
NEW YORK — It looks like something to celebrate: small businesses posting “Help Wanted” signs as the economy edges toward normalcy. Yet, instead of...
Vote near on Indiana budget with schools boost, vaping tax
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana public school and teachers groups are cheering the education funding increase included in the new state budget plan that’s poised for...
CN makes $33.7B bid for Kansas City Southern
A bidding war is breaking out for Kansas City Southern, with Canadian National Railway making a $33.7 billion cash-and-stock offer for the railway.
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