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US economic activity little changed, employment stable in recent weeks, Fed says

Beige Book shows businesses reducing headcount Economic activity varied by district, unchanged overall Report comes two weeks ahead of next Fed policy meeting Oct 15 (Reuters) - U.S. economic activity ... Read More

Dollar ends week lower amid Fed outlook, US government shutdown

The U.S. dollar declined against major currencies like the euro and Swiss franc as investors weighed the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance against economic uncertainties. A prolonged government ... Read More

U.S. economic activity stuck in neutral in recent weeks, Fed's Beige Book says

U.S. economic activity "changed little" since early September, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book released on Wednesday, which provides anecdotal observations of the economy. In the prior ... Read More

Dollar heads for modest weekly rise, balancing Fed outlook and US data

The U.S. dollar was on track for a modest weekly gain as investors sought to balance the impact of the Federal Reserve's hawkish tilt against lingering concerns over the U.S. economy. The dollar start ... Read More

US economy at risk of wobble as lower-income consumers get squeezed

The U.S. consumer's durability as a prop for the economy may be tested in coming weeks as family budgets, particularly among the less affluent, are stressed by rising healthcare costs, the potential ... Read More

U.S. economy has lost momentum over the past 2 months, Fed’s ‘beige book’ finds

Reports from across the U.S. indicate sluggish economic conditions in much of the country, with only three of the Federal Reserve’s 12 district banks reporting expanding activity in their regions, ... Read More

Slowdown in U.S. hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed's Powell says

Washington — A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a sign that the Fed will likely cut its key interest rate twice more ... Read More

US Economic Activity Little Changed, Employment Stable in Recent Weeks, Fed Says

(Reuters) -U.S. economic activity was little changed and employment was largely stable in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, but there were emerging signs of weakness including more ... Read More

US economic activity little changed, employment stable in recent weeks, Fed says

(Reuters) -U.S. economic activity was little changed and employment was largely stable in recent weeks even as more businesses reported headcount reductions, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, ... Read More