Black women are gaining ground in the labor market but still face unique barriers
January's jobs data shows the unemployment rate fell for Black women. A tight labor market may be playing a role.
Key Fed inflation measure eased in December while consumer spending also declined
The personal consumption price index excluding food and energy for December increased 4.4% from a year ago.
IMF hikes global growth forecast as inflation cools and household spending surprises
In its latest economic update, the institution said the global economy will grow 2.9% this year.
Euro zone economy posts surprise expansion in the fourth quarter, curbing recession fears
Euro zone narrowly avoided a contraction as energy prices provide some relief.
Important wage inflation measure for the Fed rose less than expected in Q4
The employment cost index increased 1% in the October-to-December period, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
Private payroll growth slowed to 106,000 in January as weather hit hiring, ADP says
Companies added just 106,000 new workers for the month, down from an upwardly revised 253,000 the month before.
U.S. GDP rose 2.9% in the fourth quarter, more than expected even as recession fears loom
Gross domestic product was expected to rise 2.8% at an annualized pace in the fourth quarter, according to Dow Jones estimates.
Here’s what you need to know about a blockbuster court fight over Cuba’s debt
If Cuba loses in the U.K.'s High Court, it could ultimately cost the island nation billions in long overdue payments.
Wholesale prices fell 0.5% in December, much more than expected
The producer price index was expected to decrease 0.1% in December, according to Dow Jones estimates.