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Economy Nov 02

WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces questions after interest rate decision

The Federal Reserve pumped up its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by three-quarters of a point for a fourth straight time to fight high inflation but also hinted that it could soon reduce the size of its rate hikes.

Economy Oct 14

How inflation spread across different sectors, making it harder to tame

What keeps driving inflation so high? The answer, it seems, is nearly everything.

Economy Oct 13

Costs of housing and services accelerated U.S. inflation in September

The jump in inflation last month is a sign that the Fed’s five rate hikes this year have so far done little to cool inflation pressures.

Economy Oct 04

U.S. job openings fell in August, potentially calming inflation

The number of available jobs in the U.S. plummeted in August compared with July, a sign that businesses may pull back further on hiring and potentially cool chronically high inflation.

Economy Sep 22

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says inflation fight may cause a recession

The Federal Reserve delivered its bluntest reckoning Wednesday of what it will take to finally tame painfully high inflation: Slower growth, higher unemployment and potentially a recession.

Politics Sep 21

WATCH: Fed raises key interest rate by three-quarters of a point

The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3 percent to 3.25 percent, the highest level since early 2008.

Economy Sep 19

Interest rates likely to increase as Fed signals more hikes ahead

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell bluntly warned in a speech last month that the Fed's drive to curb inflation by aggressively raising interest rates would "bring some pain."…

Politics Sep 13

WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says Ukraine using U.S. weapons ‘with great effect’

As Ukrainian troops apply pressure on retreating Russian forces, pressing a counteroffensive that has produced a stunning blow to Moscow's military prestige, the White House says Ukraine is using advanced rocket systems provided by the U.S. "with great effect."…

Economy Sep 13

U.S. inflation ticks down slightly, but stays stubbornly high

Sharply lower prices for gas and cheaper used cars slowed U.S. inflation in August for a second straight month, though many other items rose in price, indicating that inflation remains a heavy burden for American households.

Economy Sep 02

U.S. hiring slows as employers add a still-solid 315,000 jobs

Even though the job gain declined from July, the report still pointed to a resilient labor market and an economy that is not near recession.

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