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U.S. retail sales rose a modest 0.3% in October

Higher tariffs on customer products didn't stop Americans from spending

  • November 15, 2019 November 15, 2019
  • 11:20

Fed’s Powell sees steady growth, signals pause in rate cuts

The Fed cut short-term rates last month for the third time this year

  • November 13, 2019 November 13, 2019
  • 10:50

Fed plans more Treasury purchases to control lending rates

Measure isn't intended to lower longer-term rates, Fed says

  • October 11, 2019 October 17, 2019
  • 14:08

Fed officials were sharply divided over September rate cut

Powell may face challenges on future moves

  • October 9, 2019 October 17, 2019
  • 15:42

U.S. adds modest 136,000 jobs, lowering unemployment to 3.5%

Average hourly wages saw a slight decline

  • October 4, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 10:55

U.S. added a modest 130,000 jobs in August amid trade war

Excluding government hiring, businesses added just 96,000 jobs

  • September 6, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 11:15

U.S. retail sales up solidly in a sign of consumer optimism

Shoppers appear unconcerned about signs of economic trouble

  • August 15, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 10:34

Widespread cost increases drive up U.S. consumer prices in July

Figures suggest inflation is picking up slightly

  • August 13, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 10:17

U.S. retail sales rise 0.4% in June in sign of consumer health

Consumer confidence remains high in spite of economic uncertainties

  • July 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 10:08

Trump says he will tap economists for 2 key Fed vacancies

The president announced his planned nominations in a tweet on Tuesday

  • July 3, 2019 October 17, 2019
  • 10:13