The central bank chairwoman said in prepared remarks that data on the labor market and the weak pace of investment indicated that domestic demand “might falter.”
Economic Trends: Would America Have Fewer Missing Workers if It Were More Like France?
Fewer prime-age American men are in the labor force than in many other advanced countries, a possible downside of a flexible U.S. job market.
Mediator: Mike Allen, Politico’s Newsletter Pioneer, Is Handing Over the Reins
Mr. Allen’s Morning Playbook column influences many in Washington and beyond, but now he’s moving on — mid-election, at that — to a new project, leaving his legacy to be refreshed by the new guard.
Moving to Arizona Soon? You Might Need a License
States are adding more licensing requirements for a variety of jobs, mandating months or years of education, along with assessing costly fees.
Stay or Go: Why Financial Markets Are Calm and Carrying On Regarding ‘Brexit’
Markets tend to be very efficient, except when they’re not. And those are the times that can be brutal for investors.
Economic View: One Economic Sickness, Five Diagnoses
While many would argue there are serious problems within the United States economy, there is no consensus among economists on the root causes.
Economic Trends: Why the ‘Brexit’ Warnings Don’t Seem to Be Working in Britain
Gloomy forecasts of pain from a breakup have not resonated with British voters amid a generally sunny economy.
Strategies: The Fed’s Policies Have Gotten It in a Tangle
A look at the Federal Reserve’s own data suggests that its policies have led to financial imbalances that place it under pressure to raise rates.
Public Health: Soda Tax Passes in Philadelphia. Advocates Ask: Who’s Next?
The question is if this “watershed” vote presages similar measures around the country.
Balancing Act: The Fed Is Learning Just How Hard the Exit From Easy Money Will Be
If markets could talk, they’d be saying to Janet Yellen: “We don’t think you’ll raise interest rates as much as you say you will.”
Public Health: Yes, Obamacare Premiums Are Going Up
A new study shows health plans are asking for rate increases twice as high as last year’s. Two health reporters discuss what it means for the future.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady and Plans Slower Increases
The central bank, which entered the year planning to raise rates four times, has scaled back those plans as economic growth has disappointed expectations.
Economic Trends: European Interest Rates Are Not as Low as They Look
Negative rates may seem strange, but when adjusting for inflation, companies are still not getting cheap loans.
Economic Trends: Are Financial Markets Too Complacent About the Global Economy?
Despite plenty of reasons to reflect anxiety, they’ve remained fairly calm.
The Financial Plan for a ‘Brexit’? Cross Your Fingers
As the odds increase that Britain will leave the European Union, major banks and policy makers are trying to plan for potential market panic.
Economic Scene: Hillary Clinton’s Chance to Make Bold Economic Change
Some of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s proposals could help lift employment, but her focus seems to be anachronistic.
A Numbers Game: Which Labor Market Data Should You Believe?
Two important measures of how the job market is doing seem to point in opposite directions.
Economic View: The Overinflated Fear of Being Priced Out of Housing
It’s easy to understand how worries spread, but the historical record suggests such fears are generally exaggerated.
Public Health: Novel Strategy Puts Big Soda Tax Within Philadelphia’s Reach
Presenting the tax as a revenue source rather than as a nanny-state public health dictate puts a measure one vote away from reality.
A French Minister Who Inspires Applause and Anger Considers a Bigger Stage
Emmanuel Macron has started what many consider a campaign in all but name to explore whether to challenge François Hollande as the Socialist candidate for president.
A Steel Mill Lives Again, in a Setback for China
Local officials and businesses buck Beijing’s efforts to close the inefficient industries that are hobbling the country’s economic growth.
Economic Trends: The Stock Market Is Optimistic, So What’s Your Excuse?
Investors have felt plenty of anxiety about the elections, interest rates, China, Europe and jobs. But the market has rebounded to near-record heights.
De Blasio and City Council Agree on $82.1 Billion Budget
The deal adds tens of million in new spending, including for a summer jobs program for youths and more money for the district attorneys’ offices in the five boroughs.
On Money: Behind the Gold Curtain of Donald Trump’s Résumé
Donald Trump promises to bring a business acumen to Washington, but his actual ventures reveal more — or, rather, less — than he intends.
Question of Identity: Why Britain Is Edging Toward ‘Brexit’
Sometimes, one issue can have a big influence on an election. Immigration may turn out to be that issue on June 23.
Economic Scene: Threatened by Machines: A Once ‘Stupid’ Concern Gains Respect
The productivity figures may not reflect it yet but new technology, with its robots and self-driving cars, seems more disruptive than technologies of the past.
Guaranteed Income for All? Switzerland’s Voters Say No Thanks
A proposal to give each adult the equivalent of about $2,560, regardless of employment status, was rejected 77 percent to 23 percent.
For His Latest Trick, John Oliver Forgives $15 Million in Medical Debt
The host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” has perfected the art of explaining complicated subjects.
Janet Yellen Speech Suggests Fed Will Rethink Interest-Rate Plans
A previous assurance that rates would be raised “in the coming months” was dropped from the speech Ms. Yellen gave on Monday afternoon.
Economic Trends: If the Economy Is Sinking, Policy Makers Are Far From Prepared
It seems hard to think of a time in recent U.S. history when policy makers have had so little room to maneuver in helping the economy.
The Return of the Road Trip
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