Inflation rose 0.4% in February as prices remain stubbornly high
Inflation rose in line with expectations in February as price pressures in the economy remain uncomfortably high, according to CPI data released Tuesday.
February inflation report likely to show consumer prices remain elevated
The consumer price index likely remained stubbornly high in February as inflation continues to inflict financial pain on millions of American households.
Mortgage rates post big decline amid Silicon Valley Bank fallout
Wall Street is now betting the Fed will pause its interest rate hike campaign next week amid fallout from the SVB failure, sending mortgage rates tumbling.
SVB failure throws Fed rate-hike decision next week into uncertainty
Fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse last week could affect the Federal Reserve's interest-rate hike decision at its two-day meeting next week.
Charles Schwab shares trim losses as CFO defends firm
Charles Schwab's chief financial officer moved to reassure investors as the stock tumbled in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank's implosion and amid possible contagion fears.
First Republic shares plunge on SVB contagion fears
First Republic Bank and other regional banks saw steep losses on Monday after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank raised fears about the financial system.
Stuart Varney: The US is in a banking crisis...and we don't know where it's going
FOX Business' Stuart Varney argued Biden's government spending and the Federal Reserve's "massive" money printing program helped create the current banking crisis.
First-time homebuyers battling rapid decline in affordability: Numbers 'just not working'
Homeowner-hopefuls Sam and Jacky Pascal describe the emotional journey of being unable to find a suitable first-time home amid worse affordability than the 2008 crash.
Discussions held to protect deposits if more banks fail: report
The Federal Reserve and FDIC have reportedly discussed creating a fund to protect deposits if more banks come under financial distress.
Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Mark Cuban says Fed should 'immediately' take this action
Mark Cuban raised questions about how regulators had allowed Silicon Valley Bank to end up in such a vulnerable position, and demanded that the Federal Reserve take immediate action.
Job growth spikes push Fed toward more aggressive interest rate hikes
The economy added more than 300,000 jobs, beating expectations in February. This strong job market combined with ongoing high inflation may push the Fed to take a more aggressive stand toward interest rate increases.
Gas prices increase, but the tide may change: AAA
Gas prices increased for the week ending March 9, 2023. But global oil costs, low demand and other factors may lead to a drop in gas prices.
US job growth surges again in February as economy adds 311,000 new positions
The February payroll report released Friday provided a key snapshot of the labor market's health amid the Fed's aggressive interest rate-hike campaign.
High-stakes February jobs report expected to show hiring cooled off
The Labor Department's February payroll report will shed light on the health of the labor market amid steeper interest rates when it is released on Friday.
Mortgage rates climb for fifth week on job growth and inflation
The Federal Reserves renewed hawkishness as inflation continues has sent Mortgage rates soaring to the highest its been since November.
Jobless claims rise sharply to highest level since December
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits last week climbed to the highest level since late December, pointing to some softness in the labor market.
You can’t fire them, they quit
There are still far more job openings than there were before the pandemic giving the Federal Reserve an opening to attack inflation with steeper rate hikes.
Steeper Fed rate hike back on table after Powell's hawkish testimony
Bets are climbing that the Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a half-percentage point later this month in the face of stubbornly high inflation.
Home Depot founder schools Fed, Biden over the 'tragedy' that comes with inflation
Home Depot co-founder and billionaire Ken Langone warns inflation is "the most regressive tax of all," arguing Joe Biden and Jerome Powell can't avert a serious financial crisis.
Job openings dipped in January but remain historically high
The Labor Department reported on Wednesday that there were 11 million job openings at the end of January, a sign the labor market remains extremely tight.