Biden’s economic legacy: Historic wage gains, investment and job growth but marred by inflation By Alicia Wallace , CNN 8 minute read ...

In June 2022, the US surpassed its pre-pandemic employment totals.Since then, the economy has added 7.6 million jobs, or ...

As inflation rises beyond the Fed's target, the central bank may increase the federal funds rate. This makes borrowing more expensive, which can slow down consumer spending and business investment ...

A range of tariffs on U.S. imports has been enacted or considered recently. Trade tariffs can potentially affect price inflation for consumption and investment goods. Estimates suggest that the impact ...

The global economic outlook as of mid-2025 has deteriorated notably, according to the latest World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) update. Global growth is now forecast to slow to 2.4 per ...

While the report reflects a healthy economy, it also reduces the probability that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will cut interest rates this month.

What is stagflation? Although the term lacks a formal definition, stagflation occurs during times of high inflation and slow economic growth. It typically coincides with high unemployment and ...

Fed's Powell says tariffs could lead to inflation, economic slowdown. Updated on: April 16, 2025 / 9:00 PM EDT / CBS/AP ... Global X's head of investment strategy, in an email.

World economic growth is also forecast to slow to 2.9% this year and stay there in 2026, according to the OECD's forecast. That would mark a substantial deceleration from growth of 3.3% global ...

While the fight over the Inflation Reduction Act in Congress is “happening behind the closed doors” of the House Ways and Means Committee, local media outlets have been reporting on both the ...