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Fed Independence Is a Myth Worth Keeping
Past history suggests Trump will get some slack, interest rates will go down, Powell will move on, and, unfortunately, inflation will rise…
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What to know about the Fed’s decision.
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a third meeting in a row on Wednesday, as officials stuck to a wait-and-see approach…
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The bond market is in focus as Trump and his advisers push for lower rates.
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key rate steady on Wednesday, after a series of cuts that lowered rates by a full percentage…
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The Fed’s wait-and-see approach keeps tensions simmering with Trump.
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key rate steady on Wednesday, after a series of cuts that lowered rates by a full percentage…
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What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key rate steady on Wednesday, after a series of cuts that lowered rates by a full percentage…
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Consumers Are Pulling Back, Spooked by Tariff-Related Price Increases
As central bankers weigh the possibility of President Trump’s tariffs reigniting inflation, major companies are foreshadowing price…
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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s May Meeting
The Federal Reserve is set to extend its pause on interest rate cuts on Wednesday amid concerns that President Trump’s tariffs will…
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China Cuts Interest Rates to Shore Up Economy Hit by Trade War
China’s central bank cut interest rates and made it easier on Wednesday for banks to increase lending and pump more money into the…
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Here’s what to know:
A solid labor market has for months given the Federal Reserve comfort that it could hold off on interest rate cuts until it had more…
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Solid Jobs Report Reinforces Fed’s Patient Approach to Interest Rate Cuts
A solid labor market has for months given the Federal Reserve comfort that it could hold off on interest rate cuts until it had more…
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Hospitality hiring could slow as foreign tourists skip the U.S., for now.
A solid labor market has for months given the Federal Reserve comfort that it could hold off on interest rate cuts until it had more…
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President Trump remains bullish, even as the economy flashes warning signs.
A solid labor market has for months given the Federal Reserve comfort that it could hold off on interest rate cuts until it had more…
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After weeks of volatile trading, Friday’s report could set the tone on Wall Street.
May 2, 2025, 6:01 a.m. ET Traders at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday.Credit...Richard Drew/Associated Press Investors will be…
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Will Cars, Phones and Other Goods Be Too Big to Tariff?
A dovish shift Stocks are on a three-day winning streak as investors cheer cooling trade-war tensions. Another boost has come from the Fed…
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US stocks tumble from jobs report and ongoing inflation fears
U.S. stocks tumbled Friday morning due to December's strong jobs report and ongoing inflation fears. Why It Matters Wall Street set dozens…
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Average rate for 30-year mortgage reaches 6-month high
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage in the United States reached a six-month high this week and also leapfrogged the rate during the…
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Inflation has ticked up in November
By Michael D. Carroll Breaking News Editor ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Driven by higher costs for used cars, hotel stays, and auto…
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Inflation data boots Wall Street as stocks hover near records
Wall Street moved slightly on Wednesday after fresh inflation data aligned with expectations, leaving investors anticipating further…