Fed’s Brainard backs smaller hikes, saying inflation easing
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard noted Thursday that recent reports show high inflation in the United States is easing and suggested it was possible that price acceleration may cool without causing significant job losses.
US unemployment claims fall unexpectedly, housing remains tight
Solid job growth and a tight labour market poured cold water on hopes that the US Fed would pause hiking interest rates.
Navy Reservist Accused of Participating in Jan 6. Riot Convicted on Separate Weapons Charge
A jury has convicted a Navy reservist from Virginia accused of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 on separate charges that he illegally possessed silencers disguised to look like cleaning supplies.
Answers sought in killings of 2 Honduran environmentalists
The family of one of two environmental activists killed in a rural part of northern Honduras say authorities are not properly investigating the slayings of the pair who had faced threats for their work
Harvard reverses course, will offer former HRW chief a fellowship
Kenneth Roth, ex-head of Human Rights Watch, welcomes move but says problems and penalties remain for critics of Israel.
Trump Mistakes Alleged Sex Assault Survivor For Ex-Wife During Testimony
After claiming that she “was not my type,” Donald Trump stunningly mistook his sexual assault accuser E. Jean Carroll for his ex-wife Marla Maples in testimony for her suit against the former president.
Gita Gopinath: “The Fight against Inflation May Take Somewhat Longer”
Whether it is Europe’s inflation struggle, China’s real estate crisis or global protectionism, Gita Gopinath is skeptical about the immediate future. In an interview, though, the deputy head of the IMF also sees small glimmers of hope.