Fed’s Beige Book shows slowing growth as price pressures broaden
The Fed's October Beige Book shows growth slowing in most districts while price pressures spread. Three districts reported robust price…
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Fed’s Barkin says AI investment boom cannot grow indefinitely
Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin says investment in artificial intelligence depends heavily on the economy and cannot grow indefinitely. He…
Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran escalates attacks on shipping
A Singapore-registered container ship, the GFS Pride, sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after being struck by an…
Social Security COLA Set at 3.6% for 2027, Largest Rise Since 2023
Social Security benefits will rise 3.6% in 2027, the largest increase since 2023. The adjustment arrives as new data show…
Core CPI Lifts October Fed Hike Odds to 43.7%
Stronger-than-expected September core inflation lifted the probability of a Fed hike at the October 28 meeting to 43.7%, according to…
