US weekly jobless claims fall; unemployment rolls shrink
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting the labor market ...
Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures
Economists expect the Fed to announce another quarter-point rate cut in December, after a quarter-point reduction last week ...
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Powell: Fed is in no hurry to lower interest rates
The Federal Reserve chair said there are no economic indicators calling for rapid rate cuts. He also addressed Fed independence, the impact of Trump's economic agenda and more.
Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut
The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.
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Homebuying demand ticks up despite elevated rates
With the election over and rates appearing to stabilize, more would-be buyers were looking at homes this past week.
Dollar sits atop one-year peak as Powell sends yields up, shares hesitant
The U.S. dollar extended its broad rally early on Friday, towering at one-year highs as a hawkish turn from the Federal ...
Inflation accelerated in October, offering first look at prices since election
Economists expect prices to have risen 2.6% over the year ending in October. That figure would mark a slight uptick from the ...
4 Smart Places to Safely Stash Savings Now That the Fed Has Cut Rates
Even with two Fed rate cuts now in the books, you can still easily earn 4% to 5% returns in a number of risk-free ways. One ...
Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures, chairman says
The head of the Federal Reserve said Nov. 14 that the central bank will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and ...
Why credit card rates remain high, even after interest rate cuts
Credit card interest rates remain high, in part, because the Fed's benchmark rate still stands at a historically high level, ...
New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
Those ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking, or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a different ...
Fed Chair Powell Says There’s No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates
A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank ...