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U.S. stocks, having surged 26% since April, face a crucial test with the onset of corporate earnings season and a key inflation report. Investors are keen to assess the economic impact of tariffs, ...

U.S. Stock Investors Keep Calm, Carry On Through Weeklong Gauntlet of Tariff Threats The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite closed at record highs on Thursday, and ended the week just below those levels.

Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell has reiterated that rate decisions will be data-driven — by inflation, and employment.

The consumer price index, slated for release on Tuesday, is expected by economists to show a 0.3% increase for last month.

The Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady in July, waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will affect the economy.

Editor’s Note: a guest post by Robert Wright  If you’ve been paying attention to the economy lately, you’ve probably noticed ...

Investors will focus on U.S. inflation data for June as they look to judge whether the Federal Reserve is likely to cut ...

The central bank remains cautious, even as calls for rate cuts grow louder from the White House and other policymakers.

The Social Security Board of Trustees Just Updated Its 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast. Here's How Much Your ...

After a strong first-quarter reporting season helped lift stocks, analyst estimates for second-quarter results have weakened.