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Inflation hit rural, Hispanic, and Black people harder for one key reason

Inflation hit rural, Hispanic, and Black people harder for one key reason

What will happen with inflation, interest rates and housing? Here’s what to expect in the next two years, and what could go wrong.

How does the Fed affect the rest of us? Here's an explainer, and when to expect lower prices for groceries, possibly higher unemployment, and what you can do for now

The Fed is trying to get inflation back down to 2%, but is that too low for the good of the economy?

The precise level of inflation the Federal Reserve should target is less critical for the U.S. economy than making sure prices rise in a slow and predictable manner, experts said.

Opinion: The real worry isn’t prolonged inflation — it’s deflation

High medical costs made more Americans delay care last year

Hot inflation undercuts one of the main arguments against stocks. Here’s why.

Opinion: Inflation inequality: Poorest Americans are hit hardest by soaring prices on necessities

Consumers worry about falling standard of living due to inflation, U.S. sentiment poll shows

What the latest inflation news means for retirees

The Fed is trying to cure high inflation by slowing down the labor market – but what if that’s wrong diagnosis?

Opinion: Central banks want to fight inflation, but they still need to keep the financial system functioning. The two goals may be conflicting.

Meta’s stock soars toward record on first-ever dividend — but Zuckerberg sees ‘unpredictable and volatile’ years ahead

Amazon’s big earnings beat and upbeat cloud talk send its stock soaring

Meta stuns Wall Street with its first dividend. Amazon and Alphabet could be next.

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My wife and I sold our home to her son at a $100,000 discount. He’s now selling at a $250,000 profit. Do I ask for a cut?

My brothers are co-owners of our ailing mother’s accounts worth $1.9 million. I’m listed on a $100,000 brokerage account. How can I rectify this?

I’m 73. Should I cash my $150,000 IRA and $80,000 brokerage account — and wait for the market to crash?

Mortgage rates dip after Fed meeting. Freddie Mac expects rates to decline more.

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Medical-device makers’ stocks jump as procedures keep going strong

Markets anticipate threat of Fed ‘policy mistake’ after Powell pushes back on March rate cut

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Powell says a March rate cut is not likely. But don’t overlook his other comments.

Jan. 31, 2024 at 7:22 p.m. ET by Greg Robb

Employee costs in the U.S. rise at slowest pace in 2 1/2 years. More ammo for Fed rate cut?

Jan. 31, 2024 at 10:02 a.m. ET by Jeffry Bartash

German inflation to hit two-and-half year trough in January, supporting ECB rate cut hopes

Jan. 31, 2024 at 9:03 a.m. ET by Jamie Chisholm

Bank of England to keep rates at near 16-year high on Thursday, but traders bet cuts are coming

Jan. 31, 2024 at 2:40 a.m. ET by Jamie Chisholm

IMF sees inflation retreating as it boosts global economic growth outlook

Jan. 30, 2024 at 10:19 a.m. ET by Greg Robb

Wall Street fears Red Sea ship attacks will reignite inflation. Check the math.

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Jan. 29, 2024 at 12:05 p.m. ET by Joseph Adinolfi

Opinion The Fed should resist the temptation to lower interest rates too soon

Jan. 27, 2024 at 8:56 a.m. ET by Peter Morici

Opinion 5 real risks that could crush stocks in 2024 — and why they won’t

Jan. 27, 2024 at 5:28 a.m. ET by Michael Brush

Long-term Treasury yields end higher for 2nd straight week despite mild PCE inflation data

U.S. government-debt yields finished mostly higher on Friday after December inflation data reinforced the possibility of a soft landing for the economy.

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Jan. 26, 2024 at 3:48 p.m. ET by Vivien Lou Chen