The coronavirus ended the longest economic expansion in U.S. history. That was not the only problem. When the U.S. The next deepest downturn was when he was overwhelmed with debt. Why does this matter? Economies that carry a lot of debt usually have a weak recovery. Businesses and consumers focus …
Read More »Global coronavirus deaths exceed one million
The death toll from the coronavirus epidemic reached one million on Saturday, as many countries continue to struggle to eradicate the virus that has overwhelmed health care systems, weighted economies and daily life around the world. Covid-19, a virus-causing disease, kills an average of more than 70,000 people every day …
Read More »The Fed’s Kashkari said the fugitive inflation warning was just “ghost stories”
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neil Kashkari said on Friday that the U.S. Warnings that inflation will rise are not supported by any evidence and are tantamount to ‘ghost stories’. Kashkari said in an essay posted on his regional bank’s website that the debate, which has been going on since 2008, …
Read More »European stocks fall, Dow futures fall 300 points, traders react to Fed’s decision
Women wearing face masks exit a shopping mall where a sign is placed at an entrance reminding people of the need for masks at Westfield Santa Anita Shopping Mall on June 12, 2020 in Arcadia, California. Shares of Unibile-Rodamco-Westfield fell on Thursday. Frederick J. Brown / Agency France-Press / Getty …
Read More »Fed adopts new approach to inflation: what it means for your savings, credit-card interest – and mortgage rates
The Federal Reserve is shaking things up – which is good and bad news for consumers. The Fed made some major changes to its policy over the years following an extensive review. The central bank has improved its approach to inflation and the labor market, leading to lower interest rates. …
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