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Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press

U.S. economy grew at a moderate 2.1% annual rate last quarter

The economy began the year with a "sizzling" 3.1% GDP rate

  • November 27, 2019 November 27, 2019
  • 11:07

Fed minutes: Officials felt 3 cuts this year could be enough

Economists expect the Federal Reserve to remain in a holding pattern for now

  • November 20, 2019 November 20, 2019
  • 15:45

U.S. economy grows at modest 1.9% rate in third quarter

Economists had been forecasting a bigger slowdown

  • October 30, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 10:56

IMF downgrades outlook for world economy, citing trade wars

Growing conflicts could lead to weakest growth since 2008

  • October 15, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 11:13

U.S. consumer prices unchanged in September

Prices have risen at a modest annual rate of 1.7% over the past 12 months

  • October 10, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 11:22

IMF chief: trade conflicts fuel synchronized global slowdown

“Everyone loses in a trade war,” new IMF head warns

  • October 8, 2019 October 17, 2019
  • 12:13

U.S. economy grew at modest 2% rate in second quarter

Analysts believe growth will slow further in coming quarters

  • September 26, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 11:06

A divided Fed cuts key rate for 2nd time this year

Two officials preferred to keep rates unchanged and one argued for a bigger cut

  • September 18, 2019 October 17, 2019
  • 15:17

Fed Chairman Powell says he doesn’t expect recession

Powell was speaking at the University of Zurich on Friday

  • September 6, 2019 October 17, 2019
  • 16:12

Fed cuts key rate, pledges to sustain expansion

Cut approved 8-2, with two dissenting votes calling for a hold

  • July 31, 2019 October 17, 2019
  • 14:46