Philadelphia Fed's Paulson Backs Current Rate Level, Eyes Data

Fed's Paulson says he's comfortable holding rates steady but remains open to shifting if economic conditions change.

US Economy Grows Just 1.5% in Q2 as Inflation Holds at 3.3%

Second-quarter GDP fell short of forecasts while core inflation remained sticky at 3.3%, signaling a cautious economic outlook.

Iowa Farmers Still Waiting on Trump's Promised 'Golden Age'

Despite Trump's vow of an agricultural boom, Iowa farmers say tariffs and Middle East conflict are squeezing their bottom lines.

Fed Holds Rates Steady in 9-3 Vote as Divisions Deepen

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged, but a rare three-dissenter vote signals growing internal pressure to resume hiking.

Fed Holds Rates Steady: Five Key Takeaways From the Meeting

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged this week, meeting market expectations. Here are the five biggest insights from the decision.

Kevin Warsh Faces Three Key Pressures at July Fed Meeting

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh must navigate energy shocks, AI inflation, and Trump pressure as he decides whether to hold rates steady.

Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady at July Meeting

The Federal Reserve is set to leave its benchmark rate unchanged this July, with direct consequences for everyday borrowers and savers.

Trump Says Fed's Warsh 'Wants to Do the Right Thing' on Rate Cuts

President Trump publicly backed Kevin Warsh as Fed chair while suggesting the board could resist rate-cut pressure.

Housing Costs Top Young Voters' Concerns, CNBC Survey Shows

A new CNBC poll finds Americans aged 18-34 rank housing affordability above food and healthcare as their leading political concern.

The Era of Job Security Is Over: What Comes Next

The traditional corporate ladder is crumbling. Workers and investors must rethink what stability actually means in today's economy.

Americans' Economic Outlook Hits Post-Pandemic Low, Poll Shows

A new CNBC survey finds public confidence in the economy has cratered to its worst level since the pandemic's aftermath, with Trump drawing blame.

Philly Fed July Index Surges to 41.4, Crushing 13.0 Forecast

Philadelphia Fed's July manufacturing index blew past expectations, jumping to 41.4 from 10.3 in June as new orders and shipments accelerated sharply.

China New Home Prices Fall for Fourth Straight Year in June

New home prices dropped 3.3% year-on-year in June, easing slightly from May but extending a five-year property slump with no clear bottom in sight.

NY Fed Empire State Index Surges to 15.6 in July, Topping Forecasts

New York manufacturing activity rebounded sharply in July, with the Empire State index beating estimates and signaling broad improvement across key sub-components.

Fed Beige Book: World Cup Lifted Bars but Economy Stayed Flat

The Fed's beige book found the World Cup boosted bars and restaurants but failed to spark broader economic momentum amid consumer warning signs.