Everyday Economics: The macro backdrop is more difficult, and that matters for housing
Last week’s inflation report showed the first clear signs that the conflict with Iran is feeding into the U.S. economy through energy prices. Consumer...
Everyday Economics: An inflation problem that could get harder to ignore
Last week’s jobs report looked reassuring at first glance. Payrolls rose by 178,000 in March and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. But...
Everyday Economics: The economy was already soft; here’s what to look for next
This week’s economic reports will tell us whether the U.S. economy was already losing momentum before war in the Middle East pushed oil prices...
Everyday Economics: The Fed hits pause. Miran says it may be misreading the risk
Last week’s Fed meeting was not a surprise because policymakers held rates steady. Markets expected that. The surprise was the tone.
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Everyday Economics: The Fed faces a slowing economy and a new inflation shock
Last week’s data painted an uncomfortable picture. The U.S. economy entered 2026 with less momentum than previously thought, and inflation was still running hotter...