Home2023-09-08T16:34:23-04:00

NY Region

Business

The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Cooled in June

July 28, 2023|Comments Off on The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Cooled in June

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index moderated, even as consumer spending data looked strong. ​Read More Consumer Behavior, Inflation (Economics), Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Interest Rates, Federal Reserve System, United States Economy 

Judge Rejects Bid to Ban “Glory to Hong Kong” From Internet

July 28, 2023|Comments Off on Judge Rejects Bid to Ban “Glory to Hong Kong” From Internet

The authorities sought a court injunction that could have pressured Google and other tech firms to remove “Glory to Hong Kong.” ​Read More Politics and Government, Computers and the Internet, Censorship, National Anthems, Hong Kong Protests [+]

Why ‘Soft Landing’ Optimists Shouldn’t Celebrate Just Yet

July 28, 2023|Comments Off on Why ‘Soft Landing’ Optimists Shouldn’t Celebrate Just Yet

Despite a barrage of interest-rate increases, the economy is faring better than many on Wall Street had imagined. But the wild card of inflation still looms. ​Read More internal-storyline-no, United States Economy, Inflation (Economics), Interest Rates, [+]

Europe Vowed to Make Russia Pay for the War. It’s Not That Easy.

July 28, 2023|Comments Off on Europe Vowed to Make Russia Pay for the War. It’s Not That Easy.

Confiscating Russian state assets frozen by the United States and Europe could breach international law and set a dangerous precedent, experts say. ​Read More International Relations, Law and Legislation, Banking and Financial Institutions, Politics and Government, [+]

Quantum Tech Intended for National Security Is Testing U.S. Alliances

July 28, 2023|Comments Off on Quantum Tech Intended for National Security Is Testing U.S. Alliances

A global race to harness the power of atoms for navigation, computing and encryption is pitting concerns over protectionism against the spirit of cooperation. ​Read More United States International Relations, Quantum Computing, Australia, China 

Wage Growth Slowed in Second Quarter, a Sign the Economy is Cooling

July 28, 2023|Comments Off on Wage Growth Slowed in Second Quarter, a Sign the Economy is Cooling

Pay and benefits increased 1 percent, down from 1.2 percent in the first three months of the year. The cooling will be welcomed by policymakers who have been worried that rapidly rising wages could make [+]

Economy

Go to Top