November PCE: Report shows inflation remained elevated

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed that consumer prices remained elevated in November, ahead of the central bank’s policy meeting next week. The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.2% in November on a monthly basis and is up 2.8% from last year. While…

US economy grew 4.4% in Q3, Commerce Department report shows

The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department’s estimate. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday released its final reading of third-quarter GDP, which showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.4% in the three-month period including July,…

Major dairy companies recall baby formula due to cereulide contamination fears

Three of the world’s largest dairy companies are recalling and blocking batches of infant milk formula due to the possible contamination of cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. The contamination scare started with Nestle and extended on Wednesday to French groups Danone and Lactalis.Nestle recalled batches of…

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Chicken recall: 13K pounds pulled over listeria contamination fears

More than 13,000 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breasts were recalled over fears they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Suzanna’s Kitchen, based in Georgia, issued a recall of about 13,720 pounds of…

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Beef prices surge 16.4% annually in December CPI inflation data report

Beef prices are surging, and American households are forking over more money for their steaks, roasts and burgers, the latest inflation data shows. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the December consumer price index (CPI) which showed that prices for beef and veal rose 1% compared with prices the month before…

Jerome Powell gets global central bank support amid DOJ criminal probe

A group of global central bank leaders issued a joint statement on Tuesday to express their support for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as he faces a criminal investigation from the Trump administration’s Department of Justice. Powell announced on Sunday that the DOJ served grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve on…

President Donald Trump’s credit card rate cap could reduce consumer access

President Donald Trump’s call for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates could impact access to credit cards for many American consumers while also impacting small businesses. Trump on Friday declared he wants to impose a 10% cap on credit card interest rates to be implemented for one year starting on…

December CPI: Inflation remained persistently high as Fed rate cuts on hold

Inflation rose at a steady pace in December and remained persistently above the Federal Reserve’s target rate as policymakers consider the case for interest rate cuts amid economic uncertainty. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday that the consumer price index (CPI) – a broad measure of how much everyday…

Ex-Fed chairs, Treasury chiefs defend Jerome Powell as Trump DOJ pursues probe

A group of former Federal Reserve chairs and Treasury secretaries released a joint statement defending Fed Chair Jerome Powell after he revealed the Trump administration’s Justice Department is threatening to criminally indict him over his testimony about the Fed’s renovations. The group includes former Fed Chairs Ben Bernanke, Allen Greenspan and…

December CPI inflation to be impacted by lack of data from government shutdown

The Labor Department is set to release the December consumer price index (CPI) on Tuesday, which is expected to show inflation remaining elevated above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target as data collection disruptions from the government shutdown linger. The consensus forecast compiled by FactSet estimates that headline inflation rose 0.3% on…

Federal Reserve chairman candidate Rick Rieder meets with Trump team

Exclusive: President Donald Trump will interview Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s chief investment officer of global income, this week to possibly be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, administration sources told FOX Business. The sources said the interview with Rieder will take place on Thursday at the White House. It will…

FDA upgrades cheese recall over deadly Listeria bacteria contamination

The Food and Drug Administration announced that a recall of cheese products has been upgraded to the most serious risk category after testing positive for a potentially deadly bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes. The Ambriola Company first issued a voluntary recall in November for certain cheese products produced at the company’s facility…