Ebbing labor market momentum, together with abating inflation pressures, keep the Federal Reserve on track to start cutting interest rates this year.
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US inflation ebbs in May as goods prices fall
U.S. monthly inflation was unchanged in May as a modest increase in the cost of services was offset by the largest drop in goods prices in six months.
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Wall St mixed as tech stocks attempt recovery, financials drag
Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Wednesday, with technology stocks attempting to find a floor after recent selloff.
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US consumer confidence retreats slightly; house prices remain elevated
The mixed survey also showed consumers’ perceived likelihood of a recession over the next 12 months retreated this month.
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Big US banks expected to be cautious on shareholder payouts
Big U.S. lenders are expected to show they have ample capital to weather any renewed turmoil during this week’s Federal Reserve health checks.
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Home Sales Drop For Third Straight Month, Prices Hit Record High
For the third straight month, sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in May as increasing mortgage rates and record-high prices discourage many potential homebuyers during what’s typically the housing market’s busiest period of the year.
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