Inflation

Ranchers and industry groups have alleged that packers have undue influence over prices because of their consolidated control over the beef-processing market.

Two factory surveys point in different directions as U.S. manufacturing straddles growth at home and weakness abroad.

‘If the Fed brings down mortgage rates, then they can end this housing recession,’ the US Treasury secretary said.

The gain reflected stronger views of job availability and modestly improved perceptions of business conditions.

Wall Street will be closely watching what is said at the post-meeting news conference on Oct. 29.

Firms cited higher input costs, yet selling prices rose at the slowest rate since April.

October inflation data, meanwhile, might not accurately reflect consumer prices.

A complex combination of factors has pushed the U.S. cattle herd down to its smallest size in 70 years.

Silver prices also erased about 7 percent as investors took some profits.

Administration targets record prices fueled by drought-shrunk herds and supply issues, with details said to be coming soon.

The latest CEO survey found that the top fears among leaders include geopolitical instability and cyber threats.

The national labor market is stuck in a low-fire, low-hire environment.

No other reports will be published or rescheduled until government operations resume, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The one-year inflation outlook improved slightly, the monthly survey found.

In general, we don’t need to fear any government shutdown, which is usually positive for stocks.

The latest New York Fed survey data show cautious consumers in the year ahead.

Steak, roasts, and ground beef jump more than 12 percent in the United States, far outpacing broader food inflation, data show.

The governor’s office announced the plan on Friday.

Risks to the UK’s inflation outlook may have increased, justifying the need to take a cautious approach to cutting interest rates.

The Fed governors should further clarify if there will be more key interest rates in the upcoming months and how reliant the FOMC will be on economic reports.

Ranchers and industry groups have alleged that packers have undue influence over prices because of their consolidated control over the beef-processing market.

Two factory surveys point in different directions as U.S. manufacturing straddles growth at home and weakness abroad.

‘If the Fed brings down mortgage rates, then they can end this housing recession,’ the US Treasury secretary said.

The gain reflected stronger views of job availability and modestly improved perceptions of business conditions.

Wall Street will be closely watching what is said at the post-meeting news conference on Oct. 29.

Firms cited higher input costs, yet selling prices rose at the slowest rate since April.

October inflation data, meanwhile, might not accurately reflect consumer prices.

A complex combination of factors has pushed the U.S. cattle herd down to its smallest size in 70 years.

Silver prices also erased about 7 percent as investors took some profits.

Administration targets record prices fueled by drought-shrunk herds and supply issues, with details said to be coming soon.

The latest CEO survey found that the top fears among leaders include geopolitical instability and cyber threats.

The national labor market is stuck in a low-fire, low-hire environment.

No other reports will be published or rescheduled until government operations resume, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The one-year inflation outlook improved slightly, the monthly survey found.

In general, we don’t need to fear any government shutdown, which is usually positive for stocks.

The latest New York Fed survey data show cautious consumers in the year ahead.

Steak, roasts, and ground beef jump more than 12 percent in the United States, far outpacing broader food inflation, data show.

The governor’s office announced the plan on Friday.

Risks to the UK’s inflation outlook may have increased, justifying the need to take a cautious approach to cutting interest rates.

The Fed governors should further clarify if there will be more key interest rates in the upcoming months and how reliant the FOMC will be on economic reports.