The labor market weakened in February as the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs and unemployment rose to 4.4%, raising concerns for the Fed as slowing hiring collides with rising energy prices. More

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Consumers continue to increase their spending, even as incomes struggle to keep up with inflation. Inflation remains above the Fed’s target, leading policymakers to exercise caution about further rate cuts. More

Real GDP growth slowed to 1.4% in the fourth quarter, as government shutdowns and weak goods spending offset gains in health care and AI investment. Inflation edged up during the year. More