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A recession would be worse than this

With inflation, there are winners and losers. With a recession, everyone loses.

Economists: More rate hikes won't help

After June's inflation numbers, the Fed is likely to push rates higher — at the risk of sparking a recession

There's one hopeful sign for the Fed on inflation. Really.

Slower wage growth could help bring down prices and ultimately mean less sting for the average worker.

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Rampant inflation, anxiety stymie Biden effort to focus on strong economic growth

WASHINGTON — It’s a maxim in politics: Bad economic news trumps the good. And that is what scares President Joe…

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