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PublishedSeptember 20, 2018
Dow, S&P 500 set records as U.S. economy keeps zooming along
Reflecting the rising markets, the Fed says the value of Americans' stock and mutual fund portfolios rose $800 billion last quarter.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2018
Trump criticizes Fed chief over rising interest rates
He wants to keep a lid on borrowing costs and asserts that other central banks have acted to help their own governments during trade disputes with the U.S.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2018
Fed declines to raise its benchmark interest rate, as expected
But it also signals that two more gradual rate increases are likely this year if the economy stays healthy.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2018
Trump criticizes Federal Reserve, breaking long-standing practice
The president suggests that the Fed is undercutting his efforts to expand the economy.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2018
Foreign money diverts from U.S. as Trump hardens trade stance
Foreign direct investment in U.S. businesses and factories plunged in 2017 and is falling this year.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2018
Federal Reserve chair calls decline in worker share of profits ‘very troubling’
Average hourly wages for most American workers have been stalled – and by at least one measure, have fallen when accounting for inflation.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2018
As tariff clashes begin, Federal Reserve sees signs of early damage
The U.S. and China are set to add taxes to imported goods in an unprecedented commerce battle that could rattle markets, cripple trade and sour relations.
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PublishedJune 14, 2018
Europe, Fed moves show global shift away from cheap money
The European Central Bank and Federal Reserve are deeming it unnecessary to support the economy with policies created in darker days of financial uncertainty.
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PublishedJune 13, 2018
Fed increase in key interest rate will add to cost of borrowing for consumers, businesses
The central bank also signals more interest rate hikes are coming this year as the economy continues its steady expansion.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2018
Fed expected to raise interest rates at first meeting with new chairman
Officials are also meeting for the first time since Republicans passed a $1.5 trillion tax cut last year.
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