inflation

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Feb. 6, 2026. Brendan McDermid | ReutersThe Dow Jones Industrial Average fell on Monday as investors awaited critical economic data and another…

This post is an experiment. My original plan on Substack was to use it to post wonky, economistic stuff. But the ‘stack has attracted a broad audience — I currently have 522,288 subscribers (but who’s counting?) — and I don’t want to…

President Trump warned Friday in a social media post that if Iran "violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue." Mr. Trump offer no further comment on Iran or…

WASHINGTON -- The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months.The average long-term mortgage rate fell to 6.18% from 6.21% last week, mortgage buyer…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., Dec. 17, 2025. Brendan McDermid | ReutersStocks rose on Thursday as Wall Street weighed the latest inflation data, which came in lighter-than-expected.The…

WASHINGTON (AP) — This holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a…

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 02, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesThe S&P 500 rose on Friday, on pace for its fourth straight winning day, as traders digested inflation…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring, even as inflation stays elevated. But Fed…

A man shops for produce at a supermarket in Monterey Park, Calif.…

NEW YORK (AP) — Gold futures soared above $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time Tuesday, as many investors seek a safe place to park their money during the continuing U.S. government…