Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
US rate-setter challenges fears of recession as global policymakers prepare for Jackson Hole meeting
Support for homebuyers and crackdown on price gouging designed to win over inflation-weary voters
Investors have worried that lacklustre consumer results and a weakening labour market signalled a slowdown
And the US consumer
FOMC voting member Raphael Bostic warns central bank officials must also beware jobs market
An intensification of the trade war with China would come on top of price pressures and high interest rates
July’s figure comes as Federal Reserve considers cutting interest rates in September
First drop below 3% since 2021 comes as Federal Reserve considers cutting interest rates in September
Sharp fall in gauge of the pressures on domestic prices boosts the case for more interest rate cuts this year, economists say
Sharp fall in underlying price pressures will be welcomed by Bank of England rate-setters
While most policymakers think pay increases will not drive up inflation, some economists are worried
The question is whether we judge their words seriously or literally
Unemployment rate also falls in three months to June
More than $66bn has poured into fixed-income funds since start of July
Catherine Mann says pay pressure in the economy could take years to dissipate
This week’s Big Question asks readers: will the world’s largest economy still achieve a soft landing despite rising unemployment?
Disney theme parks, Airbnb home rentals and Hilton hotels among those seeing weaker demand
America’s economy is slowing, not plunging. But, the Fed should cut rates at its next meeting
World’s largest economy will still achieve soft landing despite rising unemployment, most analysts believe
The Democratic candidate is well advised not to campaign on the Biden administration’s economic record
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Data spurs traders to increase bets on Fed rate cuts this year
US central bank’s decision to hold interest rates at 23-year high criticised by economists and politicians
Since the pandemic, consumer spending has remained strong. But three months before the election, there are signs that demand is weakening
