Economy

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Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold

Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks...

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions...

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We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns

We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians....

From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest...

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Markets shift back toward potential Fed rate cut this year with Iran ceasefire in place

Markets shift back toward potential Fed rate cut this year...

Odds for a reduction jumped Wednesday morning, hitting about 43%, according to the...

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Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here’s why history may not repeat itself

Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis...

The Hormuz disruption is hammering Asian economies with surging energy costs and...

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Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows

Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with...

The gauge released Thursday offers the Federal Reserve a snapshot of conditions...

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Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict

Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked...

The consumer price index was expected to show a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March,...

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Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war

Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise...

The university's headline index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 47.6, down 10.7%...

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Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep

Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis...

The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to halt more tanker traffic,...

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Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in March, much less than expected despite war impact

Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in March, much less than expected...

The producer price index was expected to increase 1.1% in March, according to the...

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CEOs are betting AI will augment work rather than displace all workers

CEOs are betting AI will augment work rather than displace...

Panelists at the Semafor World Economy conference said artificial intelligence can...

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U.S. says Hormuz blockade 'fully implemented,' while signaling diplomatic off-ramp for Iran

U.S. says Hormuz blockade 'fully implemented,' while signaling...

The White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the...

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Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own

Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't...

Though most Fed chairs in the past have left after being replaced, Powell has demurred...

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Cleveland Fed President Hammack expects interest rates to stay on hold 'for a good while'

Cleveland Fed President Hammack expects interest rates...

The central bank official advocated a patient approach as officials watch incoming...

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Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S. economy so far

Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S....

The Iran war is starting to show up in the U.S. economy in ways both obvious and...

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Cattle prices soar to record highs as grilling season heats up

Cattle prices soar to record highs as grilling season heats...

Cattle futures contracts have jumped more than 25% over the past 12 months as ranchers...

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UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists' expectations by a long shot

UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists' expectations...

Economists polled by Reuters expected U.K. gross domestic product (GDP) to have...