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    Coronavirus Live Updates
    An employee sets a table for pickup orders at a restaurant in Arlington, Va. Even as states are moving to reopen their economies, tens of millions are out of work.
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    Federal Reserve Vows To Help Economy Weather The Pandemic Recession

    Jun 10, 2020
    The Fed leaves interest rates near zero as expected, and promises to use all of its tools to support the economy. Officials project unemployment above 9% at the end of this year.
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    Economy
    U.S. stock indexes rose sharply on Monday in anticipation of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, but stocks fell again on Tuesday after the Fed acted.
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    Dow Plunges Nearly 800 Points, Despite Fed Rescue Attempt

    Mar 03, 2020
    The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by the largest amount since the 2008 financial crisis, but the emergency move failed to mollify investors worried about the coronavirus epidemic.
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    Your Money
    Coronavirus fears sent stock markets plummeting last week, but they're also pushing mortgage rates down near historical lows. That's an opportunity for homebuyers and homeowners.
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    Mortgage Rates Are Near All-Time Lows As Coronavirus Worries Hit Markets

    Mar 02, 2020
    Coronavirus fears have sent stock markets reeling, but they're also pushing mortgage rates down near historical lows. That's an opportunity for homebuyers and homeowners.
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    Fed Cuts Rates Again To Boost A Slowing Economy

    Oct 30, 2019
    The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, in an effort to support an economy that continues to tap the brakes. Economic growth in the third quarter was just 1.9%.
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    Economy
    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has said he's not predicting a recession, but the trade war could hurt business spending. "Uncertainty around trade policy is causing some companies to hold back now on investment," he said this month.
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    Fed Eyes Another Interest Rate Cut To Prop Up The Slowing Economy

    Sep 18, 2019
    The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point. That could give a lift to the stock market but may not do much to help the economy amid the trade war.
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    Economy
    Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to cut interest rates.
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    Fed Cuts Interest Rates For 1st Time Since 2008

    Jul 31, 2019
    The quarter-point cut signals growing concern at the Federal Reserve about a slowdown in the economy amid the trade war with China. The Fed last cut rates in 2008 and raised them as late as December.
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    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference on May 1 in Washington, D.C. He is testifying before Congress this week about economic challenges.
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    Fed Chairman Powell Hints At Interest Rate Cut; Stocks Rally

    Jul 10, 2019
    The Federal Reserve chairman is testifying before Congress this week about challenges the economy faces. Stocks rallied in anticipation the central bank will lower interest rates later this month.
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    Economy
    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower interest rates.
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    Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged For Now, Cites Economic 'Uncertainties'

    Jun 19, 2019
    The Federal Reserve left rates alone, despite pressure from President Trump to pump more money into the economy. But the central bank signaled a willingness to cut rates in the future if needed.
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    President Trump said on Friday that he will nominate conservative TV commentator and former Trump campaign adviser Stephen Moore to the Federal Reserve Board.
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    Economists Forecast Stephen Moore Wouldn't Be Good For Fed Post

    Mar 27, 2019
    President Trump's pick for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board is drawing mounting criticism from economists of all stripes. Moore says he has the right experience, but critics fault his track record.
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    Major U.S. stock indexes fell Friday as short-term Treasury yields exceeded those on long-term bonds, in what some analysts consider a sign that a recession may be coming.
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    Stocks Indexes Drop As Bond Market Flashes Recession Warning

    Mar 22, 2019
    The bond market flashed an ominous warning Friday, as the yield on long-term government debt dipped below that of short-term bills. That unusual situation often signals a recession on the horizon.
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    Economy
    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Feb. 26. "It may be some time before the outlook for jobs and inflation calls clearly for a change in policy," he said Wednesday.
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    Fed Signals Rate Hikes May Be Over For 2019

    Mar 20, 2019
    The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday and signaled that no more rate hikes may be necessary this year amid signs of economic slowing.
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    Economy
    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has said the central bank can afford to be patient on further rate increases.
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    Fed Says U.S. Growth Is 'Solid,' Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

    Jan 30, 2019
    The labor market continues to get stronger and the economy is growing at a solid rate, the Federal Reserve said. The central bank also said it will be patient as it decides on future rate increases.
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    Business
    A downgrade in the nation's credit rating could lead to higher borrowing costs for the U.S. Treasury, companies and consumers.
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    A Warning About U.S. Credit Rating Could Signal Higher Interest Rates

    Jan 09, 2019
    A major credit rating agency is warning that a prolonged government shutdown could mean that it will reconsider the nation's AAA rating. That could lead to higher borrowing costs.
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    Business
    Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a Rural Housing Assistance Council Awards Reception, on Dec. 6 in Washington, D.C.
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    Fed Raise Rates Despite Trump Attacks

    Dec 19, 2018
    The U.S. Federal Reserve is raising the benchmark borrowing rate to a range of 2.25 percent and 2.50 percent, a move that would put it at the highest level in a decade
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    Economy
    Stock and bond markets have been roiled by concerns about trade tensions and the economy.
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    Dow Drops 799 Points, As Topsy-Turvy Interest Rates Boost Recession Fears

    Dec 04, 2018
    The bond market is worried the trade war, slowing global growth and a drop in oil prices are signs the economy is slowing and may be heading for a recession. Nervousness spilled over into stocks too.
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    Business
    In a speech to the Economic Club of New York on Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said interest rates are just below the range of estimates that would be "neutral" for the economy.
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    Fed Chief's Remarks On Economy And Interest Rates Cheer Investors

    Nov 28, 2018
    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that the outlook for the U.S. economy remains solid and that interest rates are nearly within a "neutral" range, touching off a surge in stock prices.
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    Economy
    Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell, seen before a Senate committee hearing in July. The Fed announced another interest rate bump Wednesday on the strength of a healthy economy.
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    The Fed Just Raised Its Rate Again. When Will It Start To Hurt Consumers?

    Sep 26, 2018
    Bullish stocks, low unemployment, high confidence — from most angles, the economy is strong. But questions linger as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the third time in 2018.
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    Business
    President Trump answers a question during a Reuters interview in the Oval Office on Monday. The president again criticized the Fed for raising interest rates.
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    Trump 'Not Thrilled' With Fed Chairman Over Interest Rate Hikes

    Aug 20, 2018
    It was the second time in a month that President Trump had taken aim at the Fed. In a Reuters interview, he also accused China and Europe of manipulating their currencies to gain leverage in trade.
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    Economy
    Led by Chairman Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve held steady with no rate increase, but it is expected to raise rates twice more by the end of the year.
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    Saying Economy Is Strong, Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged For Now

    Aug 01, 2018
    The Federal Reserve held steady with no rate increase, but it is expected to raise rates twice more by the end of the year. The Fed said "economic activity has been rising at a strong rate."
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    Economy
    President Trump looks on as his nominee for Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell, takes to the podium at the White House on Nov. 2. On Thursday, Trump said he is "not thrilled" about Fed interest rate hikes.
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    Trump Slams Interest Rate Hikes, Ignoring Hands-Off Tradition Toward Fed

    Jul 19, 2018
    The commander in chief usually doesn't comment directly on Fed policy. But President Trump broke with that tradition Thursday, saying, "I'm not thrilled" about the Fed's interest-rate increases.
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    Economy
    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks before the Economic Club of Chicago on April 6. The central bank raised a key short-term rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday, the second increase this year.
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    Fed Raises Interest Rates, Signals 2 More Hikes This Year

    Jun 13, 2018

    The Fed boosted a key interest rate again — its seventh hike since 2015. The move, which was expected, will trigger higher rates on credit cards, home equity lines and other kinds of borrowing.

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    The Two-Way
    Trader Edward Curran (right) works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. As Treasury yields topped 3 percent on Tuesday, the Dow Jones industrial average tumbled.
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    Interest Rate Rise Unsettles Stock Investors; Dow Falls 425 Points

    Apr 24, 2018
    For the first time in four years, the rate on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note crossed 3 percent. While it signals a stronger economy, it makes bonds more attractive investments, undermining stocks.
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    The Two-Way
    Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell testifies during a Senate banking committee hearing in Washington, D.C., on March 1. This week, Powell presided over a Fed policy meeting for the first time since becoming chairman.
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    Fed Raises Interest Rates Again As New Chairman Steps Into Spotlight

    Mar 21, 2018
    The central bank raised its key interest rate for the first time under Jerome Powell, announcing a quarter-percentage-point hike. Economists wonder if faster growth will mean more aggressive hikes.
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    The Two-Way
    Traders at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 666 points amid signs that interest rates are heading higher.
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    Dow Drops 666 Points In Sharp Sell-Off

    Feb 02, 2018
    Major stock indexes dropped sharply Friday; the Dow Jones industrial average tumbled 2.6 percent amid signs that wage growth is picking up. It was the Dow's worst weekly performance in two years.
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    The Two-Way
    Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, who will step down in February, has said she thinks the forces that have been holding inflation down are temporary and that she expects it will soon be on the rise again.
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    Fed Raises Interest Rates Again As Economy Rolls On

    Dec 13, 2017
    Policymakers increased a key rate for the third time this year. The quarter-point move indicates the Fed is confident in the economy as it continues to recover from the financial crisis.
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