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PublishedDecember 14, 2022
Fed raises key interest rate by half-point and signals more to come
Though lower than its previous three-quarter-point hikes, the latest move will further heighten the costs of many consumer and business loans and the risk of a recession.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2022
The Federal Reserve is deflating financial bubbles, without a crash
Fed policymakers have long shied away from using monetary policy to address asset bubbles, saying interest-rate hikes are too blunt a tool for such a mission.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2019
Jerome Powell: U.S. economy remains solid, but rural towns aren’t feeling the effects
The Fed chairman stresses that poorer communities need extra tools to bolster businesses and talent.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2018
Stocks dive again, heading for worst December since Great Depression
Investors are growing worried that global economic growth is cooling and that the U.S. could slip into a recession in the next few years.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2018
Chinese tech executive’s arrest sends stocks tumbling; Federal Reserve reports lift them back up
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that the Fed may break from its current approach of steady rate hikes.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2018
Fed leaves key rate alone, but sees further hikes ahead
The next rate increase is expected in December.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2018
Hedging against Trump? Fed chair builds network of support on Capitol Hill
Top Republicans are supporting Jerome Powell, saying he is doing a good job with the economy in the face of increasing criticism from President Trump.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2018
Trump says he ‘maybe’ regrets picking Jerome Powell as Fed chief
The president has repeatedly criticized the central bank for its rate increases.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2018
Fed officials discussed last month hiking rates to ‘restrictive’ level
The discussion is revealed Wednesday in minutes of the central bank's Sept. 25-26 policy meeting.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2018
Fed raises key interest rate for 3rd time this year
The Federal Reserve lifts its short-term rate to 2.25% and indicates it may keep raising rates.
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