October 28, 2023 | 10:26 AM
5 things to know about a stunning week for the economy
Data this week showed the economy growing at the fastest pace in nearly two years from July to September.
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October 8, 2022 | 6:39 AM
Stocks sink despite Friday’s report that hiring cooled in September
U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs last month — a modest decrease from the 315,000 jobs added in August.
April 30, 2022 | 7:48 AM
Here are 3 reasons why stocks are tanking
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost nearly 1,000 points, while the S&P 500 lost more than 3%, with both indexes posting hefty losses for April.
January 29, 2022 | 8:32 AM
A key inflation gauge rose 5.8% in 2021, most in 39 years
A measure of prices that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose 5.8% last year, the sharpest increase since 1982….
April 14, 2021 | 5:56 PM
Fed survey: Economy rebounding, helped by stimulus, vaccines
The new survey released Wednesday showed that the Fed’s business contacts around the country were expressing more optimism about the economy’s outlook as activity accelerated.
February 23, 2021 | 2:38 PM
Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns of long road ahead to recover millions of lost jobs
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed cautious optimism that the economy will recover from the pandemic this year.
December 2, 2020 | 4:03 PM
Fed reports slowing US economic activity due to virus surge
The Fed is expected to maintain its ultra-low interest rates over the next three years. But it may also decide as soon as this month’s meeting to expand the support it is providing through its bond purchases.
September 4, 2020 | 3:48 PM
Fed’s Jerome Powell: Jobless rate better than expected; recovery to take a long time
Under Powell’s leadership, the Fed has made unprecedented efforts to support the economy during the pandemic.
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