US labor costs rise moderately in fourth quarter
U.S. labor costs rose marginally in the fourth quarter, offering some comfort to Federal Reserve officials after progress lowering inflation stalled at the end of 2024. The employment cost index (ECI),
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White House collects lists of federal DEI office employees as punishments begin
Agencies are starting to take action against DEI-tasked employees and pass lists of those workers on to OPM and the White House.
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that the labor market remains strong.
Trump wants federal workers back at their desks. Why that may be harder than it sounds
It was no surprise when President Donald Trump this week issued a memorandum to the heads of federal departments and agencies, essentially directing them to get their employees back to the office full-time.
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Marginal Rise in Unemployment Claims Amid Labor Market Stability
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, yet labor market conditions remain stable. The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates due to minimal stress in job markets.
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, defies Trump
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation uncertainty
New Administration Highlights: Freeze on Federal Funds Rescinded, and Trump Signs Law to Ease Path to Deportations
Still, the chaotic 48 hours suggested that some in the Trump administration had overestimated their ability to impose ideological purity tests on federal funding. The order interrupted the Medicaid system, which provides health care to millions of low-income Americans, and left thousands of people in limbo.
Fed's statement tweaks are a 'more hawkish' way of saying things
A pair of language changes in the Federal Reserve's policy statement is setting the tone in markets, pushing up Treasury yields and the dollar and putting pressure on stocks. At the top of the list, t
US weekly jobless claims rise slightly as labor market stays on solid ground
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, suggesting no deterioration in labor market conditions and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates next week.
US inflation increases in December; consumer spending robust
U.S. inflation increased by the most in eight months in December amid robust consumer spending on goods and services, suggesting the Federal Reserve would probably be in no hurry to resume cutting interest rates soon.
How Much Household Staples Cost in 1925 vs. 2025
Let's take a trip back to 1925 – a time of rapid economic growth and technological innovations that brought many new consumer goods into the lives of Americans. "The Roaring Twenties symbolized a period of excess and consumerism,
High Inflation Sows Debate About New Fed Playbook for Tariffs
Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect for interest rates this year.