Economists say the labor market is strong — but job seekers don't share that confidence. Here's why
[ad_1] The job market looks solid on paper. Over the course of 2023, U.S. employers added 2.7 million people to
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With rate cuts on the horizon, here are 4 of the best places for short-term savings in 2024
[ad_1] Boy_anupong | Moment | Getty Images After higher yields in 2023, investors are bracing for interest rate cuts that
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Mortgages, auto loans, credit cards: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2024
[ad_1] The Federal Reserve‘s effort to bring down inflation has so far been successful, a rare feat in economic history. The
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The U.S. avoided a recession in 2023. What’s the outlook for 2024? Here’s what experts are predicting
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Fed sparking irrational market optimism over potential rate cuts, former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair warns
[ad_1] Market optimism over the potential for interest rate cuts next year is dangerously overdone, according to former FDIC Chair
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Why Fed rate hikes take so long to affect the economy, and why that effect may last a decade or more
[ad_1] The U.S. economy continues to grow despite the 5.5% benchmark federal funds interest rate set by the Federal Reserve
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