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 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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Inflation Slows In May, Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
Inflation Slowed in May According to the Consumer Price Index Out Today.
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US consumer prices unchanged in May; rate-cut expectations rise
U.S. consumer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in May, but inflation likely remains too high for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates before September.
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US weekly jobless claims edge higher, Q1 labor costs revised lower
The labor market is cooling but not enough to allay the Federal Reserve’s hesitance to begin cutting interest rates.
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Walmart to pay US hourly store workers bonuses for first time ever
Both part-time and full-time associates will be eligible for the annual bonus program, the idea for which came from feedback from store workers.
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