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Big-Company Bankruptcies Hang Over Economy
Businesses that loaded up on debt when interest rates were lower now face a growing risk of failure. Source link
Why Central Bankers Are Unsure Whether They've Raised Rates Enough
At Jackson Hole, they expressed an uneasy optimism about whether rates have reached a summit in the battle against inflation. Source link
Consumers Are Spending Like It's 2019
Shoppers have shifted their spending habits in a postpandemic world, leaving retailers in the lurch. Source link
How Hard Should the Fed Squeeze to Reach 2% Inflation?
The strategy the central bank adopts to fight the last mile of inflation has big, potentially painful implications for consumers, the markets and the economy.
Why the Era of Historically Low Interest Rates Could Be Over
Higher productivity and increased deficits could raise the “neutral” rate of interest, limiting Fed cuts. Source link
Higher Interest Rates and Sluggish Economy Fuel European Bankruptcies
EU bankruptcies surge to the highest level since 2015, nudged by the end of pandemic-era aid. Source link
Why Child-Care Prices Are Rising at Nearly Twice the Overall Inflation Rate
Providers are boosting tuition as their costs rise and federal aid ends, straining some families’ finances. Source link
Some Fed Officials Are Turning Cautious about Raising Rates Too High
Central bank officials face a puzzle as inflation slows, but economic activity is firmer than anticipated. Source link
Economics Tamed the Weather. Now the Weather Strikes Back.
As extreme conditions grow more frequent, threat mounts to growth and inflation, especially in poor countries. Source link
Beijing Is Caught in a Catch-22 as Economy, Currency Stumble
China wants to boost its sluggish economy and keep its currency stable, but that is proving a difficult juggling act. Source link