Fed Officials Saw Outlook as Cloudy at Meeting Before ‘Brexit’ Vote

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Fed Officials Saw Outlook as Cloudy at Meeting Before ‘Brexit’ Vote
A unanimous vote in June to keep rates steady was a result of confusion, rather than consensus.

On Money: Blaming Trade and Voting Trump in the Rust Belt
But his policies won’t do anything to bring back jobs.

Economic Scene: Job Training Can Work. So Why Isn’t There More of It?
Giving a leg up to U.S. workers on the lower rungs of the labor ladder could be a cost-effective way to counter economic and political hopelessness.

Welsh Reject E.U., but Its Money Will Be Missed
One of the looming questions in the aftermath of the “Brexit” vote is what happens to European Union aid flowing into places like Wales.

How Anti-Growth Sentiment, Reflected in Zoning Laws, Thwarts Equality
A growing body of economic literature suggests that efforts in America aimed at things like “maintaining neighborhood character” contribute to segregation and lead to stagnation.

Taking Refuge in Dollar Could Expose World Economy to New Perils
After the Brexit vote, the American currency is soaring — threatening a fragile recovery in the United States and risking trouble for emerging markets.

Disunion: Why the European Union Could Break if It Does Not Learn to Bend
More responsiveness and foresight on issues like immigration will probably be needed to head off other drastic outcomes like “Brexit.”

Economic View: How a Quest by Elites Is Driving ‘Brexit’ and Trump
Unlike the public, economists seem more concerned about the size of the pie than whether everyone gets a slice.

Aftershocks: An Index of Uncertainty Surges After ‘Brexit’
Quantifying the tremors that the British vote has spread, not just in Britain but across the Atlantic.

In Trade Stances Toward China, Clinton and Trump Both Signal a Chill
The candidates, grappling with economic populism and increasing concern over China’s military posture, could follow through on campaign pledges to toughen trade policy.

The 2016 Race: Donald Trump’s Economic Nostalgia
Opposing trade deals is disconnected from the decades-long direction of the United States economy.

First-Quarter Growth Revised Upward but Still Shows Slowdown
First-quarter G.D.P. growth has been revised higher by 0.6 percentage point since the first estimate was published in April, but the economy still slowed.

Aftershocks: Is ‘Brexit’ Europe’s Lehman Brothers Moment?
Britain’s vote and Lehman’s collapse both upended what people thought they knew about how the world worked.

Moment of Truth: How Much Will ‘Brexit’ Stress Banks? Some Ways to Tell
Governments, since the financial crisis of 2008, have sought to limit the threat that large banks pose to the wider economy. Now comes the test.

Economic Scene: The Anger Wave That May Just Wipe Out Laissez-Faire Economics
The “Brexit” vote was driven by a sense among older white workers that they have been passed over. The same frustration fuels the candidacy of Donald Trump.

Economic Trends: ‘Brexit’ Is Locking In the Forces That Already Haunt the Global Economy
Those forces have self-reinforcing, vicious-cycle dimensions that make it a perilous time for the world’s economies.

Economic View: A Family-Friendly Policy That’s Friendliest to Male Professors
Men who became parents used an extended tenure clock to publish their research, but there was no parallel rise in the output of female economists.

For America, ‘Brexit’ May Be a Warning of Globalization’s Limits
Britain’s vote to leave the E.U. may not bring recession to the U.S., but it could mark the end of a period of economic integration and open markets.

Market Reaction: How ‘Brexit’ Will Affect the Global Economy, Now and Later
Stock market declines aren’t too worrying, but a recession is a major risk in Britain and something of a risk in the rest of Europe and the U.S.

Aftershock: ‘Brexit’ Hits U.S. Stock Market Harder Than an Election
The sharp fall as of Friday morning reflected both the surprise factor and the economic implications for the United States.

Market Turmoil: What to Watch for in Trading After Shock of ‘Brexit’
Among other things, this will be a test of whether the banking overhauls introduced after the 2008 crash are equal to the challenges ahead.

Turbulence and Uncertainty for the Market After ‘Brexit’
Britain’s vote to leave the Europe Union kicks off a fraught and unpredictable process likely to spook investors around the world.

The 2016 Race: Hillary Clinton’s Message: Yes, the Economy Is Messed Up. But I Can Fix It.
She embraced the economic discontent that has fueled the rise of her opponents, while presenting herself as the person most qualified to address it.

News Analysis: Questions for Yellen From Congress, but Not Quite to the Point
Janet Yellen’s testimony before a House committee highlighted how real debate about the economy has been overshadowed by partisan politics.

The 2016 Race: Hillary Clinton’s Message: Yes, the Economy Is Messed Up. But I Can Fix It.
She embraced the economic discontent that has fueled the rise of her opponents, while presenting herself as the person most qualified to address it.

Existing-Home Sales Surged in May, Reaching 9-Year High
The National Association of Realtors said that sales increased 1.8 percent, to an annual rate of 5.53 million units last month, the highest level since February 2007.

A Failure to Evaluate: For-Profit-College Fiasco: Why a Watchdog Needs a Watchdog
An accreditor that allowed mismanaged for-profits to exist now faces extinction.

Hillary Clinton Makes Dire Predictions for Economy if Donald Trump Wins
Mrs. Clinton belittled Mr. Trump’s record as a businessman and said his economic policies would cause a global recession.

The 2016 Race: Would a Trump Presidency Mean Economic Disaster? Let’s Take a Look
A report from Moody’s Analytics is useful more for its general conclusions about the direction of the economy than in its specific predictions.

The Moody’s Economic Report That Clinton Is Using to Attack Trump
If all of Donald Trump’s plans were put into effect, the analysts say, the economy would go into a recession by the end of his first term.

Hillary Clinton to Pummel Donald Trump on Economy, Calling Him Uncaring
In a speech on Tuesday, Mrs. Clinton plans to portray Mr. Trump as an unscrupulous businessman whose policies would lead to another financial crisis.

Economic Scene: Whether Britain Stays or Goes, Discontent Will Remain
Europe itself lacks a firm democratic foundation, leaving voters to express dissatisfaction only by supporting extremist political movements.

Janet Yellen Hints That Fed May Hold Back on Raising Interest Rates