No Rate Cut Rush Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, says he’s willing to hit pause on rate cuts in March if the labor market keeps stabilizing. It’s a big deal, since the Fed’s been slashing rates like they’re

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Inflation’s Sudden Drop Inflation just hit a nearly five-year low, thanks to plummeting gas prices and a slowdown in housing costs. Friday’s report is a welcome surprise, but let’s not forget: we’ve been paying through the nose for food, gas,

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Income Inequality Exposed One state has seen its typical household income skyrocket nearly 80% over the past 50 years, while another state’s income has taken a nosedive. It’s a staggering difference that highlights the country’s growing wealth gap. The Biggest

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Americans Aren’t Buying It It’s not rocket science: when Americans say something’s unaffordable, they’re usually talking about the basics – housing, healthcare, and food. Our poll shows the young are particularly fed up. It’s no surprise, given the state of

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