economic performance

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

1 year ago

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.…

1 year ago

Consumers Are Spending Like It's 2019

Shoppers have shifted their spending habits in a postpandemic world, leaving retailers in the lurch. Source link

1 year ago

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,…

1 year ago

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

1 year ago

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

1 year ago

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

1 year ago

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

1 year ago

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

1 year ago

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.…

1 year ago