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‘The time has come’: The Fed just sent a crucial message about its next move
America’s top central banker has unambiguously signaled that lower interest rates are finally on the horizon, marking a crucial milestone for the Federal Reserve’s historic — and, so far, successful — inflation fight.
Sales at stores are suddenly surging in the US economy’s latest show of strength
The backbone of America’s economy remains solid, despite a slowing job market, elevated interest rates and still-high inflation.
Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in four months
Americans’ attitudes toward the economy improved this month for the first time since January, thanks to better perceptions of the job market.
Egg prices rise again; outbreak of bird flu could make things worse
Egg prices have now been steadily rising for months, and your omelette could become even more expensive as poultry farms around the country deal with an outbreak of bird flu.
US economy grew at shocking pace in fourth quarter
The US economy remained shockingly robust in the fourth quarter to close out a remarkably strong 2023 as consumers and businesses continued to spend, crushing expectations of a recession.
