Linette Lopez

columnist at Business Insider who focuses on politics, economics, and international markets

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After a year of failing banks and recession fears, inflation is cooling and businesses are hiring. How should we feel about these confusing economic times?

Businesses and consumers powered through economic uncertainty in 2023

After a year of failing banks and recession fears, inflation is cooling and businesses are hiring. How should we feel about these confusing economic times?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Labor Department reports that price pressures are easing. But Americans are still paying more for necessities. Will this stave off another interest rate hike?

Inflation cooled in May, but prices remain high

The Labor Department reports that price pressures are easing. But Americans are still paying more for necessities. Will this stave off another interest rate hike?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, while juggling dueling issues of banking turmoil and ongoing inflation. What does this say about the health of the U.S. economy?

Interest rate hike signals Fed’s confidence in jittery US banks

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, while juggling dueling issues of banking turmoil and ongoing inflation. What does this say about the health of the U.S. economy?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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