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Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

Wanted: Fed Chief. Must Run World’s Largest Economy, Manage Up

A look at the five favorites to lead the US Federal Reserve, and what each pick would mean for the world’s biggest economy. Read More

The economy muddled along during the shutdown, the Fed found. Is another rate cut on tap?

Just two weeks before a pivotal meeting, the Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy has been just muddling along as of late. Read More

US economic activity little changed ahead of next Fed meeting, report shows

U.S. economic activity was little changed in recent weeks, though employment was weaker in about half of the Federal Reserve's 12 districts and consumer spending declined, the U.S. central bank said ... Read More

Fed governor says current economy is 'calling for large interest rate cuts' to help job market

Fed governor Stephen Miran calls for large interest rate cuts, warning that current policy is "holding the economy back" and pushing unemployment higher. Read More

Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed’s Powell says

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 ... Read More

Hassett Emerges as Frontrunner in Trump Fed Chair Audition

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is seen by advisers and allies of President Donald Trump as the frontrunner to be the next Federal Reserve chair, according to people ... Read More

Fed faces another tough rate decison with inflation and job data delay

October jobs and inflation reports are canceled and November data are delayed until after the Fed's Dec. 9-10 meeting. What this may mean for rates. Read More

US Federal Reserve pumps cash into Wall Street as banking system shows signs of stress

Analysts say recent Wall Street activity shows pockets of global money markets are coming under strain. It has got some people worried the world could be heading towards another global credit crunch. Read More

Who will replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell? A look at the 5 finalists.

President Trump has a list of five finalists to replace outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Here's a look at each one. Read More