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Fed official sees signs of slowing economy but not ready to cut rates

May 9, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Fed keeps key rate steady as it sees risk of higher prices, rising unemployment

May 7, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Fed faces tough balancing act between fighting inflation and spurring economic growth

May 7, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Fed likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

May 5, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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U.S. employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs in April

May 2, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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U.S. inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact

April 30, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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U.S. consumer confidence plunges to lowest in 5 years on tariff worries

April 29, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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U.S., global economic outlook worsens in the face of Trump’s tariffs, IMF says

April 22, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters

April 18, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Powell says Fed can wait on any interest rate moves

April 16, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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U.S. inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply

April 10, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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Fed could be in ‘difficult’ spot with higher prices, slower hiring

April 9, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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