Tag: United States Economy
U.S. Economy Grew 1.7% in 4th Quarter, Capping a Strong Year
Even so, the average business owner “sees a very strong environment right now,” said Oren Klachkin, the lead economist for…
Fed Signals Rate Increase in March, Citing Inflation and Strong Job Market
Federal Reserve officials signaled on Wednesday that they were on track to raise interest rates in March, given that inflation…
Why Critics Fear the Fed’s Policy Shift May Prove Late and Abrupt
That caused the Fed to change course late last year — and to do so fairly abruptly.“Inflation really popped up…
I.M.F. Forecasts U.S. and China Slowdowns Will Hold Back Growth
The pandemic has changed the way people in many parts of the world spend their money, shifting funds that might…
Omicron’s Economic Toll: Missing Workers, More Uncertainty and Higher Inflation (Maybe)
Covid-related absences are creating headaches for businesses that were struggling to hire workers even before Omicron. Restaurants and retail stores…
Rapid Inflation Fuels Debate Over What’s to Blame: Pandemic or Policy
The price increases bedeviling consumers, businesses and policymakers worldwide have prompted a heated debate in Washington about how much of…