Fed officials are divided on whether to prioritize controlling inflation or addressing the slowing job market.
Overall prices increased by 2.4% in the 12 months through February 2026, meeting economist expectations and matching the ...
The Iran war is expected to push headline inflation higher, mainly due to pressure on oil prices. But the "core" Consumer Price Index (CPI), which strips out the volatility in food and energy ...
The Federal Reserve will likely hold interest rates steady for many months to see how the conflict in the Middle East impacts the U.S. economy, said former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester. "I ...
Dow Futures dropped 232 points to 47,751 as inflation fears hit the US stock market. Oil surged from $72.50 to $82 per barrel ...
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan ​Collins said on Friday she sees no looming need to change interest rates, ...
The central bank cut rates at its three previous meetings in an effort to support the job market. But with inflation still elevated, the Fed is... Fed holds interest rates steady, taking a pause from ...
Federal Reserve policymakers look likely to keep interest rates on hold for longer after data on Wednesday showed the U.S. job market began 2026 on better footing than expected, but revisions showing ...
At the start of 2026, Social Security benefits got a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). But even with that boost, a lot of seniors are already falling behind. Part of the problem stems from the ...