Wall Street drifts as Oracle rallies and Boeing sags
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting on Thursday following another encouraging update on inflation. The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher in midday trading and sitting less than 2% below its record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 18 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 11 a.m. Eastern time, and the […]
Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports
U.S. inflation edged up to 2.4% in May, with groceries rising but gas and rent costs falling. Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit prices hard—yet.
US stocks drift near their record following an encouraging inflation update
U.S. stocks hover near record highs as May inflation data eases concerns over Trump tariffs. Investors watch for broader U.S.-China trade deal progress.
Fed’s Fifth District expands slightly amid uncertainty
The Fifth District economy saw mild growth, with mixed hiring, rising import costs, and steady consumer spending despite economic uncertainty.
Fed lifts restrictions placed on Wells Fargo in 2018 because of its fake-accounts scandal
Fed lifts Wells Fargo's 2018 asset cap, citing progress in culture and compliance reforms.
Wall Street’s rally slows following discouraging updates on economy
U.S. stocks edge up as Trump's 50% steel tariffs near and EU-U.S. trade talks begin in Paris; Wells Fargo gains 2.5% after Fed lifts curbs.
Barkin: Affordable housing key to rural economic growth
Richmond Fed President and CEO Tom Barkin said affordable housing and workforce investment are driving population and economic growth in small towns across the Fifth District.
US stocks drift as S&P 500 flirts with its first drop in 7 days
U.S. stocks slipped as Wall Street rally loses steam. Travel stocks fell, quantum tech soared, and tariff, debt fears continue to pressure markets.
US stocks drift as Wall Street heads for the finish of a big winning week
U.S. stocks edge higher as Wall Street wraps up a strong week, lifted by easing inflation and a tariff truce between the U.S. and China.
Wall Street wobbles ahead of new retail sales data and public appearances by Fed officials
Wall Street trades flat as investors await retail sales data and Fed signals on interest rates amid U.S.-China trade pause and cooling inflation.
Wall Street climbs following a slowdown in inflation as the S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025
U.S. stocks rise as inflation slows and tech shares surge. AI stocks lead gains, while tariffs and Fed policy keep investors cautious.
Inflation cooled again even as some tariffs took effect. But economists don’t expect that to last
U.S. inflation cooled to 2.3% in April, its lowest in four years, despite new tariffs. Economists expect price hikes by summer as trade effects deepen.