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Investors Bet on Rate Cuts as Recent Data Suggests Slowdown
Markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to make roughly two reductions of a quarter-point each this year.
By Joe Rennison and Danielle Kaye
Markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to make roughly two reductions of a quarter-point each this year.
By Joe Rennison and Danielle Kaye
Federal Reserve policymakers are watching for any sign that the labor market is weakening abruptly, which might prod them to cut rates sooner.
By Jeanna Smialek
A gain of 206,000 in June exceeded forecasts. Hiring was concentrated in a few parts of the economy, however, and unemployment rose to 4.1 percent.
By Talmon Joseph Smith
Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a repeat playbook would be riskier.
By Jeanna Smialek
Owners of some rental buildings are starting to struggle because of rising interest rates and waning demand in some once booming Sun Belt cities.
By Joe Rennison and Julie Creswell
The gulf between higher- and lower-income consumers has been widening for years, but it is expected to show up especially clearly in travel this season.
By Jeanna Smialek
High interest rates, economic uncertainty and a cyberattack appear to have dampened sales in the three months through June.
By Neal E. Boudette and Jack Ewing
Los Angeles lifted restrictions that had forced street vendors, mostly immigrants, on Hollywood Boulevard to dodge citations. Other challenges remain.
By Kurtis Lee, Ana Facio-Krajcer and Adam Perez
The economy appears to be downshifting and price gains are moderating, as Federal Reserve officials creep closer to beating inflation.
By Jeanna Smialek
The former president’s past tariffs raised prices for consumers and businesses, economists say. His next plan could tax 10 times as many imports.
By Ana Swanson and Alan Rappeport
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