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Dec 18

WATCH: Fed Chair Powell holds news conference following quarter-point interest rate cut

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation.

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Dec 16

Fed’s rate cuts likely to slow with inflation pressures still elevated

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week's Federal Reserve meeting.

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Dec 06

U.S. hiring bounced back in November as employers added 227,000 jobs

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The November employment report provided the latest evidence that the U.S. job market remains durable even though it has lost significant momentum from the 2021-2023 hiring boom, when the economy was rebounding from the pandemic recession.

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Dec 04

Watch 7:21
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco president on latest efforts to tame inflation

By Geoff Bennett

The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates later this month as officials weigh inflation and the broader economy. Inflation has been running above the Fed’s targeted rate and other economic indicators have remained strong, leaving some worried progress on reining…

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Dec 04

Fed’s independence from politics is vital to interest rate decisions, Powell says

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for it to make decisions to serve “all Americans” rather than a political party or a specific outcome.

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Dec 03

Watch 9:28
Bank of America CEO on interest rates, tariffs and Trump’s second term

By Geoff Bennett

The U.S. economy continues to perform well by many measures. Retail spending was up notably around Black Friday, markets are at or near record levels and unemployment remains low. And yet, most Americans have long felt the economy is not…

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Nov 21

Federal Reserve’s likely rate cut slowdown could disappoint borrowers

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Just a few weeks ago, the path ahead for the Federal Reserve looked straightforward: With inflation cooling and the job market slowing, the Fed appeared on track to steadily cut interest rates.

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Nov 07

Watch 7:16
Fed cuts interest rates amid questions over independence during next Trump administration

By Geoff Bennett

The Federal Reserve cut its prime lending rate again, this time by a quarter point. The economy, higher costs of living and high housing prices directly affected by these rates are a big reason Donald Trump won the election. The…

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Nov 07

WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Powell holds news conference following interest rate meeting

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Fed's future moves are now more uncertain in the aftermath of the election, given that Trump's economic proposals have been widely flagged as potentially inflationary.

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Oct 30

U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.8 percent pace last quarter with consumers driving growth

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — did slow slightly from its 3% growth rate in the April-June quarter.

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