US labor costs rise moderately in fourth quarter
U.S. labor costs rose marginally in the fourth quarter, offering some comfort to Federal Reserve officials after progress ...
US inflation rise in December; consumer spending accelerates
U.S. prices increased in December while consumer spending surged, suggesting that the Federal Reserve could delay cutting ...
U.S. GDP Growth Slowed In Q4 2024 To 2.3% Due To Falling Inventories
U.S. gross domestic product grew by 2,3% in Q4 2024 after expanding by 3.1% in Q3. Consumption was the lion's share of growth ...
Stock market today: Wall Street slips after the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady
U.S. stock indexes slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time since it ...
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Q4 2024 Commentary
Over the quarter, agency mortgage-backed securities posted a negative total return of -316 basis points and underperformed ...
US stock market confronts risks as investors grapple with tech, Fed outlook
Risks to the U.S. stock market are piling up as cracks emerge in the technology trade and the path for interest rates is ...
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump and defend its independence, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal ...
U.S. stocks add to losses as Fed leaves interest-rate target on hold
U.S. stocks declined, pushing major indexes back toward session lows, as investors responded to the Federal Reserve's decision to leave its interest-rate target on hold in January. As was ...