Economy

‘This is further evidence that we shouldn’t underestimate the strength of the consumer,’ says Bankrate’s Ted Rossman.

‘A 0.25% rate cut now seems all but guaranteed, but it may be delivered through gritted teeth,’ says one market analyst.

The survey highlights the industry’s key challenges: retaining, supporting, and developing a workforce facing turnover, burnout, and dissatisfaction.

A recent big revision to jobs data has cast doubt on the government’s data collection methods and raised questions about the Fed’s interest rate decisions.

The Treasury said it would demand that the Chinese regime stop its illegal technology shipments to Russia.

Their effectiveness depends on ‘whether the G7 and NATO members are willing to bear the costs based on their domestic ... considerations,’ an analyst said.

‘We are explaining to them that this is a measure that has to do with strengthening our economy,’ Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said.

The continued weakening of the labor market further boosted the probability of an interest rate cut.

Meanwhile, restaurant chain sales point to another trend: consumers forgoing expensive lifestyle meals in favor of more affordable options.

‘Trade policy remains highly salient to consumers,’ said Joanne Hsu, the survey’s director.

The Treasury reported the largest year-to-date shortfall in U.S. history, as Trump’s global tariffs generated a record $165 billion in revenues.

The report also indicates that more than one in four homes in the United States are at risk of severe or extreme climate events.

‘Our average tariff rate is not that high,‘ he said of tariffs on other countries. ’Most of the world is less than 15 percent.’

The latest inflation data support the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate decreased to 6.49 percent last week, marking its lowest level since October 2024, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Required office time saw a 12 percent uptick since the first quarter of 2024, but actual attendance increased by only 1 to 3 percent.

Jamie Dimon says the outlook remains unclear, as consumers appear less confident while corporate profits remain resilient.

The watchdog will focus on inflation data and the monthly jobs report.

The president nominated the White House economic adviser to temporarily replace Fed Governor Adriana Kugler.

‘This is further evidence that we shouldn’t underestimate the strength of the consumer,’ says Bankrate’s Ted Rossman.

‘A 0.25% rate cut now seems all but guaranteed, but it may be delivered through gritted teeth,’ says one market analyst.

The survey highlights the industry’s key challenges: retaining, supporting, and developing a workforce facing turnover, burnout, and dissatisfaction.

A recent big revision to jobs data has cast doubt on the government’s data collection methods and raised questions about the Fed’s interest rate decisions.

The Treasury said it would demand that the Chinese regime stop its illegal technology shipments to Russia.

Their effectiveness depends on ‘whether the G7 and NATO members are willing to bear the costs based on their domestic ... considerations,’ an analyst said.

‘We are explaining to them that this is a measure that has to do with strengthening our economy,’ Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said.

The continued weakening of the labor market further boosted the probability of an interest rate cut.

Meanwhile, restaurant chain sales point to another trend: consumers forgoing expensive lifestyle meals in favor of more affordable options.

‘Trade policy remains highly salient to consumers,’ said Joanne Hsu, the survey’s director.

The Treasury reported the largest year-to-date shortfall in U.S. history, as Trump’s global tariffs generated a record $165 billion in revenues.

The report also indicates that more than one in four homes in the United States are at risk of severe or extreme climate events.

‘Our average tariff rate is not that high,‘ he said of tariffs on other countries. ’Most of the world is less than 15 percent.’

The latest inflation data support the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate decreased to 6.49 percent last week, marking its lowest level since October 2024, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Required office time saw a 12 percent uptick since the first quarter of 2024, but actual attendance increased by only 1 to 3 percent.

Jamie Dimon says the outlook remains unclear, as consumers appear less confident while corporate profits remain resilient.

The watchdog will focus on inflation data and the monthly jobs report.

The president nominated the White House economic adviser to temporarily replace Fed Governor Adriana Kugler.