Recent reports indicating underlying strength in the labor market are giving the Fed some cover to keep interest rates higher.

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a challenging economy. Rising inflation, fueled by the Iran war's impact on energy and goods, is squeezing households. While AI investment boosts…

Recent reports indicating underlying strength in the labor market are giving the Fed some cover to keep interest rates higher.

Odds of at least one interest rate increase by year-end rose to 67%, up from 45% last week, according to CME's FedWatch tool.

Another big jobs report in May has swept aside the possibility of interest rate cuts anytime soon.