Economists say the labor market is strong — but job seekers don't share that confidence. Here's why
The job market looks solid on paper. Over the course of 2023, U.S. employers added 2.7 million people to their
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With rate cuts on the horizon, here are 4 of the best places for short-term savings in 2024
Boy_anupong | Moment | Getty Images After higher yields in 2023, investors are bracing for interest rate cuts that could
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Mortgages, auto loans, credit cards: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2024
The Federal Reserve‘s effort to bring down inflation has so far been successful, a rare feat in economic history. The central
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The U.S. avoided a recession in 2023. What’s the outlook for 2024? Here’s what experts are predicting
Grocery items are offered for sale at a supermarket on August 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty
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Fed sparking irrational market optimism over potential rate cuts, former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair warns
Market optimism over the potential for interest rate cuts next year is dangerously overdone, according to former FDIC Chair Sheila
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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
The U.S. economy continues to grow despite the 5.5% benchmark federal funds interest rate set by the Federal Reserve in
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