

Economy Apr 08

The U.S. economy, boosted by quickening vaccinations and signs of rapid hiring, is headed toward a strong recovery, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.
By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Politics Mar 23

The two officials struck upbeat notes on the future of the economy in their prepared testimony Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee while cautioning that the economy still needs help.
By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Economy Mar 04

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that inflation will likely pick up in the coming months but the increase will be temporary, and won’t be enough for the Fed to alter its low-interest rate policies.
By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Feb 24

Powell also warned Wednesday that many who had worked in industries hardest hit by the pandemic and ensuing recession will likely need to find different jobs.
By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Feb 19

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
The Federal Reserve says there’s evidence that hiring has picked up in recent weeks, though the job market remains badly damaged by the pandemic.
Feb 10

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Powell spent little time on inflation in prepared remarks for a webcast to the Economic Club of New York.
Jan 27

By Associated Press
The Federal Reserve pledged on Wednesday to keep its low interest rate policies in place even well after the economy has sustained a recovery from the viral pandemic.
Dec 16

By Christopher Rugaber, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
The Federal Reserve said it will keep buying government bonds until the economy makes "substantial" progress — a step intended to reassure financial markets and keep long-term borrowing rates low indefinitely.
Nov 30

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
In remarks released by the Fed on Monday, Powell said that the increase in new COVID-19 cases both in the United States and abroad was "concerning and could prove challenging for the next few months.
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