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Yellen Confident Fed Can Bring Inflation Down to 2 Percent Without Triggering Recession
Fed policymakers ‘certainly don’t want to cause a recession when it’s unnecessary—that’s the balancing act,’ Ms. Yellen said.
Federal Reserve President Tells Americans to Brace for ‘Extended’ Period of High Interest Rates
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve chief said that policymakers need to see ‘a lot’ more data showing inflation is trending down before an interest rate cut.
Jamie Dimon Warns of ‘Most Treacherous’ Time Ahead That Might Eclipse Anything Seen Since World War II
‘Beware of higher rates and recession,’ he said.
JPMorgan Analyst Issues Warning on US ‘Stagflation’
An analyst warned the US could be entering ’stagflation' territory.
US Economic Growth Revised Downward, Inflation Adjusted Upward in 2nd GDP Estimate
Consumer and state and local government spending were revised higher in the fourth quarter.
Record Household Debt Suggests Consumers Facing Financial Strain
A resilient consumer could become a more budget-conscious one this year, experts warn.
Japan, UK Slip Into Recession; What About the US?
How much could lower global growth hurt the U.S. economy?
FedEx Founder Issues Dire Warning About ‘Unsustainable’ Government Debt
The founder of FedEx has added his voice to the chorus of views expressing concern about out-of-control spending in Washington.
