Tag: United States Economy

Why Are Oil Prices So High and Will They Stay That Way?

HOUSTON — Oil prices are increasing, again, casting a shadow over the…

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A Normal Supply Chain? It’s ‘Unlikely’ in 2022.

With the havoc at ports showing no signs of abating and prices…

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Job Openings Remained Elevated in December Despite Omicron Surge

The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has disrupted business and kept millions…

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Fed Officials Make It Clear: This Time Is Different

Federal Reserve officials are preparing to pull back their economic help as…

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Inflation and Deficits Don’t Dim the Appeal of U.S. Bonds

Looking Ahead, and to the PastWhat would have to happen for these…

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Inflation Continued to Run Hot and Consumer Spending Fell in December

“Overall wage growth, on a nominal basis, is still pretty strong,” said…

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U.S. Economy Grew 1.7% in 4th Quarter, Capping a Strong Year

Even so, the average business owner “sees a very strong environment right…

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Biden’s Economy Is Surging but Voters Still See Gloom

The contrast between how the economy is doing on paper and how…

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G.D.P. Report Shows Inflation Bite in Economy

Here’s a notable fact about the U.S. economic recovery: Inflation-adjusted output last…

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