Financial Markets News

Data release shows Inflation stayed high

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Jessica Roberts

US inflation tops forecasts for a second month The core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy costs, increased 0.4% from ...

Fed interest rate cut may be delayed long enough to set off recession

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Jessica Roberts

Resilient rebounds in jobs report for 2023 Last month employers took on 216,000 more employees, 46,000 more hires than analysts and economists ...

2024 CD rates are highest in years. Now might be a good time to invest

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Jessica Roberts

Rising inflation impacts the stock market and more Rising prices are scaring investors. Here’s how inflation works, how it affects investments like ...

Credit card debt rises as some struggle to pay off holiday spending

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Jessica Roberts

Why medical credit cards could hurt more than help Before turning to medical credit cards or loans to cover bills, beware of ...

As interest rates likely unchanged, what to expect

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Jessica Roberts

Holiday inflation hitting consumers hard this season Inflation held nearly steady in November, as drops in gas prices and long-lasting goods mostly ...

The Fed may be done with rate hikes. That could spark your 401(k)

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Jessica Roberts

401k, IRA: How to choose a retirement plan that’s best for you There are many different retirement savings plans – traditional IRA, ...