Chris Zaccarelli

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the accurate drop in the SWBI stock. U.S. futures were trading lower on Friday after a day’s break on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower. Investors stayed on edge due to the continuing Iran-Israel...

The Federal Reserve bumped its median forecast for core inflation, which has left analysts divided as some believe that the central bank is overplaying the inflation story, while others say the impact of inflation cannot be overstated. What Happened: Despite acknowledging that inflation data was...

After a steady May jobs report that was released Friday, economists are at a crossroads about their view on the monetary policy. While some believe that the Federal Reserve should hold onto its “wait and see” stance, others affirm that the central bank can start cutting interest rates....

April’s better-than-expected job openings data hinted that businesses were looking past the tariff-induced tension. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) called it "little changed" as analysts assessed its impact on the stock market. What Happened: Job openings rose to 7.391 million...

April’s Personal Consumption Expenditures data presented a complex picture for Jerome Powell, with economists suggesting the persistent cloud of tariff uncertainty compels the central bank to “wait and see” policy stance even as “disinflation” has set in. What Happened...

April's Consumer Price Index report released on Tuesday was generally received as positive news by markets and analysts. The data indicate that inflation is cooling faster than expected, supporting hopes for a potential pause or even an eventual cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve.  CPI...

Another indicator of slowing inflation came in on Friday morning with a cooler-than-expected Producer Price Index that fell 0.4% month-over-month in March. On an annual basis, producer inflation slowed to 2.7%, well below economists’ estimates of 3.3% and down from 3.2% in February....

The annual inflation rate eased more than expected in March, coming in at 2.4% on Thursday's Consumer Price Index report. Multiple economists emphasized that March's cooling may be temporary, as President Donald Trump's reinforced tariffs and trade measures could reverse progress by raising...

While the world focused on escalating global trade tensions, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that nonfarm payrolls surged by 228,000 in March, far better than economists’ forecasts of 135,000. Economists are weighing in on the positive jobs report as fears of a global trade war...

All of February's factory cost inflation measures came in lower-than-expected in the Producer Price Index report released Thursday. Economists are weighing in on what it could mean for the U.S. economy going forward.  What To Know: The weaker-than-expected producer inflation report follows...

February's Consumer Price Index report released Wednesday came in cooler-than-expected and bolstered Wall Street's expectations for rate cuts in the months ahead. Here's a look at economists' reactions to the latest inflation data.   What To Know: Headline inflation eased slightly to 2.8...

February's jobs report released Friday showed the U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly ticked higher. Experts are weighing in on the report. What To Know: The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February, below market expectations of 160,000, as...

January's inflation data came in hotter-than-expected Wednesday morning, with the Consumer Price Index rising to 3% year-over-year. Experts are reacting to the surprise print and what it could mean for the future path of interest rates.  What To Know: Monthly inflation climbed at its highest...

Consumer inflation eased slightly in December, with core CPI coming in at 3.2% on a year-over-year basis, below the 3.3% estimate. Headline CPI rose 2.9% year-over-year, in-line with expectations. The print is the latest economic data that the Federal Reserve will consider before its next interest...

The U.S. economy closed 2024 with a robust jobs report, adding 256,000 payrolls in December, far exceeding expectations. Despite the strong showing, economists are cautious, citing the continued inflationary pressures that may deter the Federal Reserve from cutting rates anytime soon. A Resilient...