What to Know About Today’s Fed Meeting on Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a sixth straight meeting and suggested that rates will stay high for longer.
The Fed Tries to Steer Clear of Politics, but an Election Year Is Making It Tough
Economists are wondering whether political developments could play into both the Fed’s near-term decisions and its long-term independence.
Federal Money Is All Over Milwaukee. Biden Hopes Voters Will Notice.
White House officials have barnstormed Wisconsin to make the connection between big changes and their signature laws.
What to Watch for at Today’s Fed Meeting on Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the sixth straight meeting, and policymakers signaled concern that progress on inflation had stalled.
Interest earned by big UK high street banks on BoE reserves surges to £9.2bn
MP highlights scale of lenders’ ‘unanticipated income’ in 2023, but acknowledges some progress towards better savings rates for consumers
Re-Animating Economics
Economics can do better, and the change starts with you.
Job Openings and Hiring Are at a 3-Year Ebb
March data showed a cooling labor market, but layoffs remain low. The overall trend is likely to be welcomed by Federal Reserve policymakers.
BBVA reveals Sabadell bid valuing rival at €12bn
Terms of takeover bid to create Spanish banking giant set out during public holiday
London’s runaway horses remind us that animals are workers too
The extraordinary sight of five horses galloping through London, sweating and covered in blood, caused the hashtag #Apocalypse to trend briefly on social media last week.
More price rises and empty shelves on the cards as UK brings in Brexit border checks
Small independent businesses may pass on the cost of import checks to customers. Alena Veasey/ShutterstockNew import checks on foods arriving from the EU could affect supplies at Britain’s local delis, high-street greengrocers or independent cafes. Worse, they could lead to shortages that affect the very viability of these businesses. So what are these new checks and what does it all mean for consumers in the UK?
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