Scott Horsley
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Weekend Edition Saturday
Stocks are down, home prices are up and inflation continues
Americans' buying habits are changing as we move into a new phase of the pandemic. Some big retailers are having trouble keeping up, with their stocks taking a beating this week.
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Inflation may be easing — but low-income people are still paying the steepest prices
The annual inflation rate eased somewhat in April, but not enough to meaningfully reduce the burden on lower-income Americans.
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All Things Considered
This week in economics
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates this week, in an effort to tamp down inflation. The Fed is worried in part about the tight job market, which saw another strong month of job growth in April.
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All Things Considered
Wages are rising, but can't keep up with cost of living — and could worsen inflation
U.S. employers added 428,000 jobs in April, as the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%. Stiff competition for workers is pushing up wages, which has inflation watchdogs concerned.
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The US jobs market continues its strong comeback from the pandemic
U.S. employers added 428,000 jobs in April, as the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%.
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Morning Edition
The Fed is rapidly unwinding its easy money policies to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by half a percentage point, as it escalates its fight against inflation.
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The Fed raises interest rates by the most in over 20 years to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, in an effort to cool off demand and lower inflation. Consumer prices have been rising at the fastest pace in 40 years.
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Morning Edition
The Federal Reserve is expected to take a big step to try to lower inflation
The Fed is likely to raise interest rates by a half-percentage point Wednesday, in an effort to crack down on inflation. It's the first rate hike of that size in more than two decades.
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All Things Considered
Many forecasters believe a recession is coming
High inflation and the resulting crackdown by the Federal Reserve are fueling worries that the U.S. could be headed for a recession.
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Employers continue hiring spree even as war in Ukraine ratchets up economic fears
U.S. employers added 431,000 jobs in March, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.6% from 3.8% in February. The tight job market is putting upward pressure on both wages and prices.