Everyday Economics: With rate cut, consumer confidence should improve
Last week, the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Historically, reductions in the fed funds rate...
Everyday Economics: Did the Fed make another big mistake?
(The Center Square ) – With inflation easing faster in recent months, Fed policy has become more restrictive. Concerns are mounting that the Federal...
Everyday Economics: Fed rate cuts ahead, but perhaps not by much
This week’s economic data is expected to reflect a resilient U.S. consumer, supported by easing growth in rent, food and gas prices. With a...
Everyday Economics: Just how many fed rate cuts are too many?
Retail sales surpassed expectations, rising 1.0% in July, and were up 2.7% from a year ago. Both initial and continuing unemployment claims fell again,...
Everyday Economics: Will retail sales, housing starts alleviate growth concerns?
A higher-than-expected increase in the unemployment rate caused significant panic last week. However, data from the Institute for Supply Management indicated that the services...