The measures would seek to avoid an unprecedented default on U.S. national debt
Sales declined in eight of 11 subsectors, representing 65.6% of retail trade
Only 35% of businesses are back to normal sales levels, the CFIB says
Americans spent more last month on clothing, electronics and dining out
The Fed chair signalled no imminent change to ultra-low interest rates
The central bank expects inflation to run above 3% for the rest of the year
The increase has heightened concerns that the Fed might introduce rate hikes earlier than expected
The central bank said in a report that its low-interest-rate policies are providing “powerful support”
The number of part-time positions rose, while full-time jobs lagged
The legislation is meant to help women get fair compensation from federally regulated employers