Fed’s Bullard says ‘biggest growth quarter of all time’ will lift inflation
James Bullard Olivia Michael | CNBC St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard offered an optimistic look on the U.S.
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Jobless claims were lower than expected but employment growth is still sluggish
First-time claims for unemployment insurance beat Wall Street estimates last week as the U.S. economy enters a critical new stage.
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U.S. housing starts fall more than expected in August as multi-family home construction slumps
U.S. homebuilding fell in August after strong gains in the prior three months, but the housing market remains supported by
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Fed leaves rates unchanged – Three experts on what that means
The Fed left rates unchanged in its last meeting before the 2020 presidential election in November. It also indicated rates
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Fed holds rates steady near zero and indicates it will stay there for years
The Federal Reserve kept its pledge to keep interest rates anchored near zero and promised to keep rates there until
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In last meeting before election, the Fed could placate markets with promise of low rates for years
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, wearing a face mask, testifies before the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee during a
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U.S. consumer spending appears to slow in August
U.S. consumer spending appeared to slow in August as extended unemployment benefits were cut for millions of Americans, offering more
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Mortgage demand fell last week as interest rates stalled
With no major move in mortgage rates, there was no sudden incentive to refinance a home loan last week, so
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