Economy

The former president claimed his polls against Biden are "so good that investors are projecting that I will win, and that will drive the market up."
The paper boosts the controversial progressive argument that corporations are squeezing American households just because they can.
The closely watched gauge of consumer sentiment has posted its biggest two-month increase since 1991, potentially easing a political headache for Joe Biden.
The latest data reflect an economy and a job market that are decelerating back to pre-pandemic norms.
The expansion and subsequent lapse of pandemic benefits have had major effects on people’s lives.
Though the numbers are very good, the White House knows how subjective perceptions can be.
The gain of 336,000 jobs suggests many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates and a hazy outlook for the economy.
Millionaire Tim Gurner said people need to be reminded “that they work for the employer, not the other way around."
The president’s perennial political headache may come back as geopolitics and climate change squeeze supplies.
Powell’s speech highlighted the uncertainties surrounding the economy and the complexity of the Fed’s response to it.