Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

SVB’s collapse and banking stress will likely reduce GDP growth slightly, by 0.2 to 0.3 percentage points. Banks will likely be more hesitant to lend

February CPI report shows annual inflation eased again but prices increased sharply on monthly basis. Core CPI gain slowed to 5.5%

Some economists expect the Fed to keep its key interest rate unchanged due to concerns about financial stability after the Silicon Valley Bank crisis

The Federal Reserve is risking a recession by trying to curtail wage growth and inflation. Some economists say its impact on wages may be limited.

Labor Dept: U.S. employers added 311,000 jobs in February as hiring slowed after booming gains the prior month, jobs report shows. Unemployment rose to 3.6%.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found Americans were hit with many junk fees for auto loans, mortgages, student loans and payday lending.

Job openings declined in January while layoffs increased in signs demand for workers may be easing. The number of people quitting jobs also fell.

Powell tells Congress the Fed could raise interest rates more than anticipated to tame inflation. Price increases and job growth have surged lately.

The Federal Reserve will lift interest rates more than planned if a trend of strong job growth, high inflation doesn’t reverse, a key official says.

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