Economy
Small Business Confidence Slides for Third Month as Growth Concerns Mount
A sharp decline in small business sentiment signals economic headwinds ahead, with employment and expansion plans suffering most.
Gwen Patterson··4 min
Topic
monetary policy
3 articles on monetary policy — sorted by most recent.
Economy
Inflation Holds Steady at 2.8% as Federal Reserve Signals Caution on Rate Cut Timeline
Latest CPI data shows persistent price pressures, complicating the Fed's path to loosening monetary policy as markets await clarity on 2025 rate decisions.
Olympia Vance··4 min
Markets
Gold Surges Past $2,500 as Dollar Weakens — But Headwinds May Limit Further Gains
Precious metals rally on currency depreciation and geopolitical uncertainty, yet structural challenges threaten momentum.
Aliyah Brooks··4 min