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Fed Officials Agree on Rate Hikes but Split on Pace
Federal Reserve policymakers broadly support raising interest rates to curb inflation, but divisions remain over how quickly to act.
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US Inflation Stays Hot, Keeping Fed Rate Hike on Track
Consumer prices remain elevated, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise borrowing costs before year-end.
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Top 10% of U.S. Earners See Net Worth Surge by $800,000
America's wealthiest decile has pulled further ahead financially, with median net worth climbing $800,000 over three years.
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Strong Jobs Data Keeps Fed on Path for December Rate Hike
A stable labor market reinforces expectations the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in December to combat inflation.
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Key Takeaways From the Latest US Monthly Jobs Report
The Friday jobs report offered fresh data on US labor market conditions. Here are four factors analysts flagged as most significant.
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U.S. Job Market Holds Firm as Hiring Stays Strong in October
Unemployment declined in October, underscoring continued resilience in the U.S. labor market despite inflation pressures and AI-driven disruption.
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Michigan Manufacturer Says Trump Tariffs Have Helped Business
An automotive and defense manufacturer in Michigan reports a net benefit from President Trump's tariff policies, offering a ground-level view of trade impacts.
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High-Income Coastal Residents Gain Most From Trump Economic Policies
Analysis finds affluent, Democratic-leaning coastal households benefit disproportionately from Trump-era economic measures, despite not being the intended beneficiaries.
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US Household Wealth Surged Since 2019, but Social Media Hides the Gains
The bottom half of Americans has more than doubled net worth since 2019. Algorithmic feeds may be obscuring that economic progress.
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AI Investment Carries Outsized Economic Multiplier Effects
Economists find AI spending generates broader economic gains than typical capital investment, rippling across industries and labor markets.