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US job growth revised downward
Speed Read The US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US inflation drops below 3%, teeing up rate cuts
Speed Read This solidifies expectations that the Federal Reserve will finally cut interest rates in September
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is the Fed ready to start cutting interest rates?
Today's Big Question Recession fears and a presidential election affect the calculation
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why are global stock markets plunging?
Today's Big Question Europe, Asia and Wall Street have all suffered big falls after US economy data spooked investors
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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What's next for US interest rates?
The Explainer Rate cuts might finally be right around the corner
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What financial impacts can you expect when the Fed finally cuts rates?
The Explainer The Federal Reserve is poised to slash interest rates in the coming months
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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'Diplomacy and symbolism matter tremendously'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Will growth slow, or is the economy about to fall off a cliff?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'Trickle-down economics is a scam'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'The US economy isn't just good; it's the envy of the world'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Should you put your money in a CD?
The Explainer Now may be the time to strike for the most competitive CD rates, but that doesn't necessarily mean CD investing is the right financial move for you
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What's Wall Street expecting for 2024?
The Explainer Expert predictions can provide some grounding for the year ahead and help you know "the key issues to keep an eye on"
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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'Elections should be — and often have been — clarifying'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Holiday season: Fed optimism cheers investors
Feature The feds believe their 'pivot' will make a recession unlikely
By The Week US Published
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