[ad_1] ___ Fed’s Powell notes inflation is easing but downplays discussion of interest rate cuts WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation is slowing steadily, but it’s too early to declare victory or…
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Business Highlights: US retail sales rise solidly in July, WeWork sounds the alarm
[ad_1] ___ Retail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that consumers are still spending freely NEW YORK (AP) — Americans increased their purchases at retailers last month –…
Business Highlights: Inflation fight faces toughest test; Fans of Rao’s sauce worried by Campbells
[ad_1] ___ US inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed’s target rate will be the toughest mile WASHINGTON (AP) — Over the past year, inflation in the…
Business Highlights: Job market cools over summer; Global food prices on the rise
[ad_1] ___ Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession WASHINGTON (AP) — The job market has cooled over the summer.…
Business Highlights: Fed holds steady on rates, signals more hikes to come; More Bud Light backlash
[ad_1] ___ Fed keeps rates unchanged for first time in 15 months but signals 2 more potential hikes this year WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest…
Business Highlights: US inflation continues to slow in May; AWS outage causes websites to go dark
[ad_1] ___ US consumer price growth slowed last month as inflation shows signs of steady decline WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices in the United States cooled last month, rising just…
Business Highlights: Inflation creeps up in April; ‘Crunch’ time in debt ceiling talks
[ad_1] ___ A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve increased in April WASHINGTON (AP) — A key index of U.S. prices ticked higher in April,…
Business Highlights: Debt ceiling; Teacher pay
[ad_1] ___ Debt options abound, but can Biden, McCarthy strike a deal? WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Congress could strike a deal to raise the debt ceiling in…
Business Highlights: Microsoft 3Q; First Republic plunges
[ad_1] ___ Microsoft reports boost in profits, revenue, as it pushes AI REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft on Tuesday reported a 9% increase in profit for the January-March quarter, as…
Business Highlights: Yellen speaks; Credit Suisse takeover
[ad_1] ___ Yellen says bank situation stabilizing, different from 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she’s focused on stabilizing the U.S. banking system following regional bank failures…