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Experts worry about degradation of economic data after advisory committees disbanded
Two economic advisory groups that provide advice to federal data collectors were abruptly disbanded by the Trump administration.
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Here’s why federal layoffs won’t show up in the data right away
The Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys workers during the seven days that include the 12th day of the month. It’s called the ...
Inflation fell to 2.5% in January in Fed’s preferred gauge
The decline in the personal consumption expenditures index from 2.6% the month before was in line with expectations.
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Wholesale prices higher than expected last month — fresh on heels of hot inflation report
The Labor Department’s Producer Price Index soared 3.4% in January versus a year earlier, blowing past expectations of a 3.2% rise, the Bureau of Labor Statistics ... and makes the Federal Reserve’s ...
3 CD account terms to consider this March
CDs offer terms ranging from just a few months to multiple years. The rate you earn, known as annual percentage yield (APY), ...
Is Inflation Finally Cooling Again? The Fed's Favorite Gauge Says So
Inflation rose 2.5% over the year in January compared to 2.6% in December, marking the first decrease in four months.
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Regional Data Page Shows How Economy Varies Across the U.S.
How much variation in labor market conditions and inflation rates is there at the sub-national level? Our Regional Indicators ...
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The Labor Market Is Getting Battered, but You Wouldn't Know Looking at the Data
Over the last few weeks, there's been massive disruption in the labor ... The Federal Reserve needs to strike a balance between inflation and unemployment, and it examines official statistics ...