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Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

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The Fed raises interest rates to help curtail inflation. Here’s how that works.

June 20, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on The Fed raises interest rates to help curtail inflation. Here’s how that works.

Fed has raised interest rates at fastest pace in decades to make it costlier for consumers, businesses to borrow. Less demand should curb inflation.

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When will the Fed lower interest rates? With more hikes expected in 2023, timeline shifts

June 16, 2023June 17, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on When will the Fed lower interest rates? With more hikes expected in 2023, timeline shifts

When will the Fed start lowering interest rates? Its recent forecast for two more rate hikes this year has pushed out estimates for rate cuts.

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Fed likely to skip next rate hike (Wednesday) but signal it’s not done, economists say

June 13, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on Fed likely to skip next rate hike (Wednesday) but signal it’s not done, economists say

The Fed is expected hold its key interest rate steady after raising it sharply to fight inflation. It’s also likely to signal it’s not done hiking.

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What is a bull market? As S&P 500 index swings back, here’s what you should know

June 9, 2023June 12, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on What is a bull market? As S&P 500 index swings back, here’s what you should know

The S&P 500 index just returned to being in a bull market. What is a bull and bear market? And does it mean clear sailing for stocks?

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Are we in a recession? US economy has been remarkably resilient so far

June 9, 2023June 12, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on Are we in a recession? US economy has been remarkably resilient so far

Since early 2022, economists have pushed out recession forecasts. But manufacturing is shrinking, home prices are falling. Are we in a recession now?

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That summer job before college? It comes with a raise. Teens cash in on hot labor market

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on That summer job before college? It comes with a raise. Teens cash in on hot labor market

Teenagers are benefiting from a strong job market as many employers still struggle to find workers. Wages for teens are higher than last summer.

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5 signs the job market is cooling despite the blockbuster May jobs report

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on 5 signs the job market is cooling despite the blockbuster May jobs report

There are signs the job market is losing steam despite the booming 339,000 payroll gains highlighted in the May jobs report.

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May jobs report released: Booming 339,000 jobs added as unemployment rises to 3.7%

June 2, 2023June 4, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on May jobs report released: Booming 339,000 jobs added as unemployment rises to 3.7%

Employers added 339,000 jobs in May despite high interest rates and inflation. Unemployment rose to 3.7%

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Is there a labor shortage? It’s easing in most places, but not much in the South. Here’s why.

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on Is there a labor shortage? It’s easing in most places, but not much in the South. Here’s why.

Worker shortages are easing across the U.S. but remain more prominent in the South. The region accounts for most of the nation’s deficit in employees

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Debt ceiling deal passes House and stocks take milestone in stride

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on Debt ceiling deal passes House and stocks take milestone in stride

Stocks were mixed Thursday after the House passed a debt limit deal to avoid a default. Investors have long expected a deal.

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