Tag: Federal Reserve
Look no further than the national debt for proof that fiscal responsibility is out of fashion. Federal spending is up more than 10 percent this year, compared to just a year ago. The annual deficit…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve believes that downside risks to the U.S. economy have lessened with the easing of trade tensions and better prospects for global growth but officials note a concern that possible…
WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Reserve is set to cut its benchmark interest rate today for a third time this year to help sustain the U.S. economic expansion in the face of widespread trade tensions…
WASHINGTON President Donald Trumps expected pick to fill a seat on the Federal Reserve is running into significant trouble in the Senate, where Republicans have expressed skepticism over Stephen Moores past writings and statements…
WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday for the fourth time this year to reflect the U.S. economys continued strength but signaled that it expects to slow its rate hikes…
WASHINGTON (AP) Having raised interest rates with steady regularity in recent months, the Federal Reserve may embrace a new message this week: Flexibility. On Wednesday, the Fed is set to announce its fourth rate…
