Washington : Long-term US mortgage rates rose again this week and the prime 30-year lending rate…
Tag: consumer demand
Fiscal stimulus turning into fiscal pressure, in a big headwind for growth
Inflation-adjusted GDP grew 5.5% in the fourth quarter from the same period a year ago, its…
US inflation hits 40-year high
The Labor Department said Thursday that the consumer-price index – which measures what consumers pay for…
Budget should aim to trigger consumer demand
Last year’s budget displayed flexibility and reflected a progressive approach to a roadmap for rapid economic…
Bank investors should wait to reap the benefits of rising interest rates
Rising interest rates are going to be good for banks. some day. JPMorgan Chase on Friday…
US inflation hits 40-year high, President Biden putting pressure on consumers
Prices for cars, gas, food and furniture rose sharply in 2021 as part of a rapid…
Consumer demand for goods raised prospects for an increase in US imports during the holidays
US consumer demand for goods and easing of supply-chain constraints raised the prospect of an increase…
Q2 earnings point to margin pressure
Consumer-focused companies are finding it difficult to maintain profit margins as they are unable to offset…