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This month's plunge in consumer confidence signals that the economy is losing steam.
September 24 -
The U.S. economy is growing slower than it has in the past couple of years, and conditions may get worse in the next few quarters, according to Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard.
September 23 -
The household employment survey showed good economic news, while other measures were mixed.
September 20 -
The Federal Reserve took center stage again Friday, with two presidents explaining why they dissented at the latest meeting and Vice Chair Richard Clarida terming it “healthy” debate.
September 20 -
A rate cut alone probably won't avert a recession. A rate cut combined with a ceasefire in the trade war might, according to one market strategist.
September 17 -
Retail sales showed consumers continue to propel the economy, though the number excluding autos was weaker than forecast.
September 13 -
The producer price index grew 0.1% in August, while the core rate — which excludes food and energy — rose 0.3% in the month, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
September 11 -
The Federal Reserve’s pre-meeting blackout period started, and although we won’t hear from Fed officials this week, several economic indicators are slated, including inflation data on Wednesday and Thursday and reads of the consumer sector on Friday.
September 9 -
The employment report suggests the economy is slowing, though not to the point of recession.
September 6 -
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York sees a nearly 38% chance of recession by August 2020, up from 31.5% in the July reading.
September 5