Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold
Christopher Waller, governor of the US Federal Reserve, speaks during the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics at the…
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New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation
New York Fed President John Williams expressed concern Thursday about the Iran war’s impact on the economy, saying it already…
UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists’ expectations by a long shot
Millennium Wheel And Skyline At Sunset. London, England. Design Pics Editorial | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesThe U.K. economy…
Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn’t leave office on his own
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media, before boarding Air Force One on his way to Virginia, at Joint…
CEOs are betting AI will augment work rather than displace all workers
The effect artificial intelligence will have on the labor market has left workers and job seekers alike worried about their…
Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep
Lightning occurs when META 4, an Oil Products Tanker, sails into Muscat Anchorage on March 21, 2026 at Sultan Qaboos…
Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war
Consumer confidence plunged to a record low in April as fears mounted over rising energy prices and the broader impact…
Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict
A man shops for butter at a supermarket in Houston, Texas, on March 17, 2026. Ronaldo Schemidt | AFP |…
Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows
Core inflation held above the Federal Reserve’s target before the recent surge in energy prices, according to a key gauge…
Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here’s why history may not repeat itself
A month into the worst oil supply disruption since the 1970s Arab embargo, the economic pain spreading across Asia is…
Markets shift back toward potential Fed rate cut this year with Iran ceasefire in place
A trader works, as a screen broadcasts a press conference by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell following the Fed…
A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire sparks market relief — but no clear path to lasting peace
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 06: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks alongside Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe (L) and U.S.…
U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, with job creation much stronger than expected though the broader picture of…
The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here’s what to expect
A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. Brian Snyder | ReutersNonfarm payrolls…
Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says
Private sector employment growth was a bit better than expected in March, but health care and construction continued to provide…
Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate hikes — and could lead to cuts
Gas prices are displayed at a Mobil gas station on March 30, 2026 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty…
Markets now see the Fed’s next move as a potential rate hike as inflation fears mount
A man walks at a supermarket in Houston, Texas, on March 17, 2026.Ronaldo Schemidt | AFP | Getty ImagesSurging energy…
China industrial profits surge 15% to start year, but oil price shock threatens outlook
An oil tanker unloads crude oil at a terminal at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province on…
Global forecasting group sees U.S. inflation at 4.2% this year, much higher than Fed estimate
The Iran war and its impact on the global energy market will keep headline U.S. inflation this year well above…
Recession odds climb on Wall Street as economy shows cracks beneath the surface
Vanessa Nunes | Istock | Getty ImagesFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last week pushed back when asked whether stagflation posed…
