US Economy
Trump is Showing He ‘Actually Wants’ a Trade Deal With China, Stanford Expert Says
Trump’s Thursday Twitter post is evidence of that, Lanhee Chen, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, told CNBC on Friday. In fact, he said, the tweet — about a “long and very good conversation” with China’s president — is one of several “smoke signals” that show the White House truly hopes to resolve its ongoing dispute with the world’s second-largest economy.
The Fed Has to Talk a Big Game
Ultimately, he thinks the Fed will not act as aggressively as stated through their current projections. The Federal Open Market Committee in September indicated another rate hike this year, bringing the 2018 total to four, along with three more next year and another hike or two in 2020.
Trump says the Federal Reserve has ‘GONE CRAZY’ by Continuing to Raise Interest Rates
President Donald Trump knocked the Federal Reserve for continuing to raise interest rates despite some recent market turbulence.
Job Growth Slumps in September, But the Unemployment Rate Hits the Lowest Level Since 1969
Job creation for September fell to its lowest level in a year though the unemployment rate dropped to a point not seen in nearly 50 years, according to Labor Department figures released Friday.
Fed Raises Key Rate to Range of 2% to 2.25%, Keeps Forecast for 4 Hikes in 2018
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it sees the federal funds rate at 2.4 percent by the end of 2018, unchanged from its June forecast.
Donald J. Trump Tweet – Jobless Claims fell to their lowest level in 49 years!
Donald J. Trump Tweet – Jobless Claims fell to their lowest level in 49 years!
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, hitting near a 49-year low in a sign the job market remains strong.