Inflation may have cooled in May, but Federal Reserve is seeking sustained improvement
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — Less-expensive gas likely slowed U.S. consumer inflation in May. But when the government reports the latest ...
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Inflation data this week could help determine Fed’s timetable for rate cuts
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — After Federal Reserve officials meet this week, a statement they will issue may suggest that they’ve ...
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Is the US job market beginning to weaken? Friday’s employment report may provide hints
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — Tentative signs have emerged that the U.S. economy is cooling in a way that would be ...
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Europe Central Bank jumps ahead of the Fed in lowering rates. But future cuts may be limited
FRANKFURT, Germany (news agencies) — The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point, moving ahead ...
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US job openings fall to 8.1 million, lowest since 2021, but remain at historically high levels
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — U.S. job openings fell in April to the lowest level since 2021. But they remained at ...
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Pakistan Inflation Slows Unexpectedly Despite Record Interest Rates
Pakistan’s inflation rate has decreased for the fifth month in a row, mainly due to better domestic food supplies and ...
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An inflation gauge closely tracked by Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that ...
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Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to close out a bloom-filled May
NEW YORK (news agencies) — An already verdant May for Wall Street finished with another push higher as stocks rallied ...
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Ministry of Finance expects inflation to fall further to 13.5-14.5% in May
Pakistan’s headline inflation is projected to hover around 13.5-14.5% in May 2024, and will ease further in the coming months, ...
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets July 4 election date to determine who governs the UK
LONDON (news agencies) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national ...
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