Higher interest rates are weighing on the economy
Risk of a trade war, inflation, higher interest rates accompanies U.S. vote
With jobs plentiful, Americans seem unfazed by higher prices
Robust investment banking revenues to drive improved earnings
The unemployment rate has come in below 4% for 26 straight months
Debt markets post record first quarter while U.S. leads equity-offering rebound
Environmental organizations say U.S. regulator succumbed to industry pressure
The latest figures reflected the job market’s sustained ability to withstand the 11 rate hikes imposed by the Fed
Growth has now topped 2% for six straight quarters, defying fears that high interest rates would lead to a recession
Estimate is the latest signal of strength for an economy that's blasted through recession predictions