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SC consumers expected to pay $2,400 more a year with tariffs. Rate cuts could make it worse.

Inflation is too high as of July 31, but federal rate cuts could cost consumers more than the $2,400 extra they're already ...
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Fed's Barkin Says Consumer Spending May Have Improved

"I am getting a smell of a stronger July on the consumer side," Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin says ...

Richmond Fed's Barkin says a 'crack' in the job market still 'a ways out there'

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said Thursday the labor market remains balanced, with any meaningful ...

'I'm confused!' Why does President Trump want a rate cut so badly?

Here's a letter from a weary Moneyist reader in the aftermath of the latest inflation data: "I'm confused! Inflation numbers are up and the stock market is also up, supposedly because Wall Street ...
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Fed’s Barkin says original jobs data more surprising than revisions

When discussing recent economic data, Barkin commented that the "original jobs data were more surprising than revisions," ...

Fed’s Barkin Senses Consumer Spending May Have Improved in July

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said he sees signs that the environment for US consumers improved in ...

Community & economic leaders speak on the state of Greenville

As Greenville continues to attract businesses, city leaders are optimistic about leveraging growth to address community challenges, with a focus on utilizing the available labor pool effectively.