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Why the August jobs report bodes well for the inflation fight, according to economists

(NEW  YORK) -- The U.S. hiring spree slowed in recent months as employers took on fewer workers and provided smaller wage increases, government data released on Friday showed.Hiring held steady in August as the U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs, according to a report from ...
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Voters prefer Republicans on the economy; economists assess their plans to fix inflation

(NEW YORK) -- As the midterm elections approach, sky-high prices for essentials like gas and groceries continue to weigh on U.S. consumers. The price of eggs stands about 30% higher than it did a year ago, while the cost at the pump has spiked ...
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The Fed says unemployment will rise. Here’s who economists say would lose their jobs first.

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve escalated its fight against inflation this week, instituting a major rate increase and saying more will likely follow. The moves will cause a jump in the number of unemployed Americans by the end of next year, the central bank ...
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Fed rate hikes haven’t curbed inflation much. These policies would work instead, economists say

(WASHINGTON) -- A hotter-than-expected inflation report last week dispelled hopes of relief for strained households and rekindled questions about U.S. policy for fighting sky-high prices.The Federal Reserve has instituted a series of aggressive interest rate hikes in recent months as it tries to slash ...
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Has inflation finally peaked? Economists divided on extent of recent relief

(NEW YORK) -- Lower-than-expected inflation rates last week sent the S&P 500 soaring to its highest level in three months, reflecting optimism that price increases have peaked as businesses and consumers seek relief from budget-busting costs.While still elevated, price hikes last month waned from ...
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How US economy could avoid a recession, according to economists

(NEW YORK) -- As recession forecasts have grown dire in recent months, they've faced one complication: Strong economic data.The U.S. showed robust job growth last month, defying expectations of a slowdown and keeping the unemployment rate at a near-historic low of 3.6%. Meanwhile, retail ...
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As difficult harvest closes, economists look on bright side

From soybeans to rice, corn to peanuts, 2019 has been a challenging year for many, if not most, Arkansas growers, experts say.Continuous intermittent rains postponed winter fieldwork or outright made it impossible. Widespread delayed planting gave way to temperamental weather patterns throughout the growing ...