Economy

Historical returns reveal how major asset classes have weathered high inflation and what those patterns mean for portfolio diversification.

Here’s why we expect US inflation to fall in line with the Fed’s 2% target over 2028-30.

Inflation ran hot across the board last month—a potentially troubling development for the Fed.

Core CPI at a 2.6% annual rate.

Government debt worries are rising, but it’s still not time to panic. Here’s what to keep in mind if you’re worried about a debt crisis.

Economists predict Wednesday’s inflation report will show that non-energy price pressures remained subdued in September.

Fed meeting minutes, consumer credit, and more.

The economy added fewer jobs than expected, but analysts say the labor market remains healthy and the Fed is focused on inflation.

Unemployment rate rose to 4.2%.

Economists don’t expect a repeat of August’s numbers, but they say Friday’s report should reflect the labor market’s resilience and stability.

The PCE Price Index increased 0.31% in August.

Inflation is top of mind for investors, but there’s more than one way to measure consumer prices.

The conventional wisdom misses the role of the Fed.

Jobs, PCE inflation, earnings from Nike, and more.

Think about your goal and time horizon when deciding whether to invest during an uncertain economic environment.

Rate hikes this year will give way to large rate cuts in 2027 and 2028.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years.

Price pressures have been running hotter than the Fed’s target for more than five years.

That’s kept the labor market in good shape, helping put Fed interest rate hikes back on the agenda.

With the Federal Reserve widely expected to raise interest rates Wednesday, Warsh’s minimalist approach to discussing rate decisions will be in the spotlight.