Scott Horsley appears in the following:
The Fed announces stricter rules on trading for policymakers and senior staff
Friday, October 22, 2021
The rules follow controversies surrounding trades by the presidents of two regional Fed banks. Critics say the rules don't go far enough.
The Federal Reserve imposes new restrictions on investments after trading controversy
Thursday, October 21, 2021
The Federal Reserve is adopting new restrictions on investments after active trading last year by two regional Fed bank presidents drew criticism.
What's at stake as Biden decides whether to stick with Jerome Powell as Fed chief
Monday, October 18, 2021
President Biden has a big decision to make: Whether to reappoint Jerome Powell to a second term as Federal Reserve chairman or choose someone else for one of the world's most powerful economic jobs.
Gas, food and transportation network shortages all helped drive up consumer prices
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Consumer prices jumped 5.4% in the last 12 months ending in September. That matches the highest level of inflation in 13 years.
As prices increase because of inflation, consumers are forced to pay more
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Runaway prices pose a great risk to the economy. People are paying more for everything from meat to rent and gasoline. Reasons include snarls in the global supply chain and lack of workers.
Cargo traffic jams affect glass bottles too. Your pantry staples could cost more
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Makers of everything from pasta sauce to vinegar say it's getting harder to find glass bottles for their products, and it's leading to higher prices.
Pandemic supply-chain issues now mean a shortage of glass jars and bottles
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Makers of spaghetti sauce, vinegar and liquor all say they're struggling with yet another pandemic shortage — this time of glass jars and bottles.
3 economists have been awarded the Nobel for their work on 'natural experiments'
Monday, October 11, 2021
Three U.S.-based economists are sharing this year's Nobel memorial prize for their work on "natural experiments" which get around the need for controlled experiments.
Three economists win Nobel for their research on how real life events impact society
Monday, October 11, 2021
The U.S.-based economists shared this year's Nobel in economics for their work with "natural experiments," such as studying how changes to the minimum wage impact the labor market.
3 U.S.-based economists win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics
Monday, October 11, 2021
Their work drew conclusions from unintended experiments, or so-called natural experiments — real events or policy changes that can be studied empirically to answer important questions in society.
Far fewer jobs were added in September than forecasted
Friday, October 08, 2021
September's job gains fell short of expectations, with U.S. employers adding just 194,000 jobs. The unemployment rate fell below 5%, but that was in part because people dropped out of the workforce.
Latest jobs report sheds more light on how the U.S. economy is doing
Friday, October 08, 2021
Employers added 194,000 jobs in September, a second month of disappointing growth. Employers added 194,000 jobs in September, down from a revised 366,000 jobs in August, the Labor Department says.
August's jobs numbers were bad. September was even worse, but there's room for hope
Friday, October 08, 2021
The Labor Department says the U.S. added just 194,000 jobs last month, even lower than the lackluster showing in August. The unemployment rate fell to 4.8%.
Job numbers are expected to have improved in September
Thursday, October 07, 2021
September was supposed to be the month that Americans went back to work. Job gains are expected to be stronger than they were in August, but hiring is unlikely to match the levels of early summer.
Biden's proposal to give IRS more info on bank accounts faces criticism
Saturday, October 02, 2021
The Biden administration wants banks to report more information on people's accounts so it has a better idea of whom to audit.
Financial Markets Are Nervous The Government Could Default On Its Debts
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Senate Republicans once again blocked an effort to increase the government's borrowing authority, raising the risk of an unprecedented federal default in less than three weeks.
Janet Yellen Says U.S. Could Run Out Of Cash To Pay Its Bills In Less Than 3 Weeks
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned lawmakers the government could run out of money by Oct. 18 unless Congress raises the debt ceiling.
A High-Stakes Political Game Of Chicken Is Playing Out In Washington This Week
Monday, September 27, 2021
Senate Republicans are expected to block a vote to extend government funding and the raise the federal debt ceiling, increasing the odds of a government shutdown and a debt default in mid-October.
Financial Trades By 2 Regional Fed Bank Presidents Draw Ethics Complaints
Friday, September 24, 2021
The Federal Reserve is reviewing its ethics policies following criticism that two regional bank presidents actively traded stocks and real estate assets during the pandemic.
The Fed Says Inflation Is Hotter Than Expected — But It Should Cool Next Year
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Federal Reserve is projecting higher inflation this year than it had previously forecast, but says prices will cool more next year.