Economic Performance/Indicators
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Here’s what Germany should be called instead of the ‘sick man of Europe,’ says Deutsche Bank
The hurdles facing Germany’s economy in recent years have been plentiful, but the “sick man of Europe,” label is unfair,…
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The Fed’s got inflation dead wrong. That’s why a 2024 recession is likely, says Duke professor.
Campbell Harvey, a Duke University finance professor best known for developing the yield-curve recession indicator, says the Federal Reserve’s read…
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Why higher oil prices aren’t likely to make it into Fed’s inflation or rate outlook
With the Federal Reserve preparing to release updated inflation and interest-rate forecasts on Wednesday, the proverbial elephant in the room…
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U.S. housing starts drop to lowest level since June 2020
The numbers: Construction of new U.S. homes fell 11.3% in August — falling short of Wall Street expectations — as…
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Rising medical costs could make it harder for the Fed to get inflation down to 2%
The rate of U.S. inflation has slowed considerably from a 40-year peak of 9.1% in mid-2022 and it’s gotten an…
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Rising health costs could make it harder for the Fed to get inflation down to 2%
The rate of U.S. inflation has slowed considerably from a 40-year peak of 9.1% in mid-2022 and it’s gotten an…
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A 1-liter stein of beer at Munich’s famed Oktoberfest will cost nearly $15 this year
When merry revelers from around the world lift their beer steins to mark the start of Oktoberfest in the Bavarian…
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Here’s the ‘triple power play’ that may rule stock-market returns, other assets for next 5 years
Three powerful dynamics in the global economy are expected to play a significant role in investors’ multi-asset allocations over the…
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Wholesale inflation posts largest increase in 14 months, U.S. PPI shows
The numbers: Fueled by higher energy costs, U.S. wholesale prices jumped 0.7% in August to mark the largest increase in…
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U.S. retail sales climb fifth month in a row, but mostly due to higher gas prices
The numbers: Sales at U.S. retailers rose 0.6% in August despite a hangover for internet stores after the Amazon Prime…
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