Economists are expecting unemployment to stay at a low 3.5%, leaving the Fed facing a challenging…
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Rising Mortgage Rates Complicate Decision on Buying Versus Renting
By Ben Eisen and Nicole Friedman Sept. 2, 2022 5:30 am ET Listen to article (2…
August Jobs Report to Show How Much Heat Remains in Labor Market
The U.S. jobs report for August will offer a snapshot of how tight the labor market…
Fed’s Aggressive Stance Pushes Yen to 24-Year Low Against Dollar
Markets paid close attention to a meeting of central bankers and economists in Jackson Hole, Wyo.,…
New Dallas Fed Chief Puts Inflation Fight on Front Burner
Lorie Logan in her first comments as leader of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on…
Mortgage Rates Rise to 5.66%
Mortgage rates increased for the second week in a row, continuing a trend that has slowed…
Mortgage Rates Rise to 5.66%
Mortgage rates increased for the second week in a row, continuing a trend that has slowed…
In China, Some Cities Edge Into Covid-19 Lockdowns Ahead of Party Congress
SINGAPORE—Chinese cities tightened measures to halt Covid-19 flare-ups, threatening further damage to the country’s embattled economy…
U.S. Jobless Claims Fell Last Week in Tight Labor Market
U.S. workers’ filings for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting layoffs are holding at a low…