Senate Expected to Confirm Brainard as Federal Reserve's Vice Chairwoman

The Fed governor is poised to win confirmation Tuesday as the central bank's vice chairwoman after clearing a procedural Senate hurdle with bipartisan support on Monday evening.

Home-Price Growth Accelerated in February

Average home prices in major U.S. metropolitan areas rose 19.8% as demand remained robust and a shortage of supply limited the volume of home sales, according to Case-Shiller index.

Stocks Fall Ahead of Tech Earnings

U.S. stock indexes were down ahead of a wave of earnings reports from major technology and blue-chip firms.

World Bank Projects Elevated Energy, Food Prices This Year

Global energy costs are expected to jump more than 50% this year, food prices to climb 22.9%, keeping upward pressure on inflation.

March Orders for Long-Lasting Goods Rose

U.S. durable-goods orders rose 0.8% last month, posting their fifth increase in six months amid supply-chain disruptions and high inflation.

Rates Stampede May Startle Some Investors

There could be rapid movements of cash at firms such as $Charles Schwab(SCHW.US)$ as the Federal Reserve tightens, but higher rates are still ultimately a benefit.

Consumer Confidence Slips in April, but Americans Aren't Cutting Back on Spending

A survey of consumer confidence dipped in April to 107.3 from 107.6, but Americans signaled they are optimistic enough about the economy to keep buying big-ticket items such as news cars and appliances.

Real Yields Wade Toward Positive Territory

Moves inside in the U.S. government bond market rout are undermining support for pandemic-era stock gains, the latest blow to the speculative bets that proliferated in the era of rock-bottom rates and economic stimulus.