Friday's jobs report could present a mixed view of the labor market. Here's what to expect
Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report a gain of 155,000 jobs, a step down from the surprising 227,000 ...
What will happen to short-term CD rates in 2025? Experts weigh in
The Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions will significantly influence the way CD interest rates move in 2025.
US inflation ticks up again — but Dow surges as key Fed gauge dips
The better-than-expected data sent the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average surging more than 700 points, or 1.7%, as ...
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Strong job report bolsters odds of a Fed pause this month
The Labor Department estimates the economy added 256,000 jobs in December, indicating a resilient economy and labor market.
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CPI numbers highlight Fed’s many mistakes
Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the monthly increase in the Consumer Price Index for […] ...
Key Inflation Data Arrives Wednesday. Why Economists Don’t Expect Any Relief.
Inflation picked up in December, if economic forecasters are right—driven by rising food and energy costs. And the uptick ...
U.S. Inflation Rates Over Time and the Forecast for 2025
Entering 2025, models from forecasting companies like Trading Economics anticipate inflation rates between 2.4% and 2.9% ...
Inflation Sped Up in December, a Fresh Challenge for the Fed
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.
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Economy adds 256,000 jobs in December as hiring picked up toward the end of 2024
The U.S. labor market added 256,000 jobs in December, a strong showing at the end of 2024, as the labor market revved up ...
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When’s the next Federal Reserve meeting? What to expect — and how it affects your finances
The Federal Reserve meets for its first two-day ... See how inflation works with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Inflation Calculator, which bases its calculations on the Consumer Price ...
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Consumer inflation rose 2.9% in 2024 as US lost some progress near end of year
Consumer inflation increased 2.9% in 2024, which is above the Federal Reserve's goal of 2%, but wages overall more than kept ...
Inflation Ticked Up To 2.9% In December As Expected—Highest Since July
Progress on inflation should stall this year” as fiscal, immigration and trade policies shift, caution Bank of America ...