Durable-Goods Orders Slipped in December
Demand for U.S. durable goods slipped in December, according to delayed data published by the Commerce Department.
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Higher U.S. Tariffs Not to Blame for Jump in Chinese Exports to Europe, ECB Says
There was little evidence of trade being diverted to the eurozone, although the central bank did find signs of diversion to Africa and ASEAN countries, the central bank said.
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U.S. Futures Rise Ahead of Earnings with Tech Stocks Making Gains
Stock futures rose as shares pegged to the artificial-intelligence boom gained ground.
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Billionaires' Low Taxes Are Becoming a Problem for the Economy
Tax avoidance by the superwealthy is an economic issue as well as a political one.
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U.K. Inflation Slowed in January
The reading increases the chances of a rate cut by the Bank of England when policymakers next meet in March.
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ECB's Lagarde Hasn't Made Decision on Finishing Term
The central bank president is meant to serve until late 2027. Her spokesperson said she is focused on her mission.
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Are the Fed's Economic Models Wrong? Future Rate Moves Depend on the Answer.
The White House says the Federal Reserve underestimates productivity gains. Not so, says Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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Japan Plans $36 Billion in U.S. Investments Under Trump Administration Deal
Projects include critical minerals, oil and gas infrastructure and power generation, U.S. officials say.
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Fed Minutes Could Show Higher Bar for Rate Cuts as Inflation Lingers. What to Watch.
The minutes are expected to show a central bank that believes policy is sufficiently restrictive for now and is in no hurry to ease further.
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Fed's Barr Wants Proof Goods Inflation Is Retreating Before Additional Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve governor said the job market might be "especially vulnerable to negative shocks," given low levels of job creation and a low firing rate.
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RBNZ Leaves Interest Rates on Hold, Expects Inflation to Soften
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left interest rates unchanged at its monetary policy meeting and said it expected inflation to retreat soon and for economic recovery to gather pace in the year ahead.
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Fed's Goolsbee Says Future Rate Cuts Depend on Inflation Progress
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee continued to express his view that policymakers could make several more rate cuts if inflation shows it is headed back to the Fed's 2% target.
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Resilient U.S. Oil Production Is a Boon to Trump. How Long Will It Last?
The oil patch defied expectations over the past year by weathering low crude prices with record-breaking production. But big drillers are preparing for a slowdown.
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Land Grab for Data Centers Is One More Obstacle to Much-Needed Housing
Resistance grows to more land sales in Northern Virginia. "They'd rather have homes than data," said a former Prince William County supervisor.
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