While many economists blamed inflation on an overheated economy during the pandemic recovery, the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute’s chief economist Josh Bivens asserted earlier this month that ...

Stock market reaction: Futures remained lower despite the solid report. Tariffs are the big worry. The Fed angle: Powell is speaking later this morning and is sure to be asked about the economy, labor ...

The Fed angle: A March interest-rate cut is unlikely. Traders are weighing the odds of a cut in the first half.