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Byline: CHRISTOPHER RUGABER-AP Economics Writer

16 Sep

Fed reviews ethics policies after prolific trading uncovered

published on September 16, 2021 - 12:44 PM

(AP) — The Federal Reserve is reviewing the ethics policies that govern the financial holdings and activities of its senior

03 Sep

US hiring slows as delta variant weakens travel and tourism

published on September 3, 2021 - 1:00 PM

(AP) — America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a surprisingly weak gain after two months of robust hiring

26 Aug

Dilemma for Fed chief: High inflation and a surging virus

published on August 26, 2021 - 2:37 PM

(AP) — Not long ago, anticipation was high that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell might begin to sketch out a

10 Aug

Bullard: Robust job growth supports Fed tapering ‘soon’

published on August 10, 2021 - 12:31 PM

(AP) — Last week’s jobs report demonstrated the ongoing strength of the U.S. economy and underscored the need for the

28 Jul

Fed notes improving economy, a step toward easing support

published on July 28, 2021 - 1:36 PM

(AP) — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy is strengthening and making progress on the Fed’s employment

27 Jul

$15 wage becoming a norm as employers struggle to fill jobs

published on July 27, 2021 - 12:31 PM

(AP) — The signs and banners are dotted along suburban commercial strips and hanging in shop windows and restaurants, evidence

22 Jul

US jobless claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low

published on July 22, 2021 - 2:34 PM

(AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week from the lowest point of the pandemic, even

14 Jul

Powell says inflation, though elevated, will likely moderate

published on July 14, 2021 - 1:12 PM

(AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that inflation, which has been surging as the recovery strengthens, “will

13 Jul

US consumer prices surge in June by the most since 2008

published on July 13, 2021 - 12:53 PM

(AP) — Prices for U.S. consumers jumped in June by the most in 13 years, evidence that a swift rebound

07 Jul

Fed officials discuss timing of reducing bond purchases

published on July 7, 2021 - 12:34 PM

(AP) — Federal Reserve officials began discussing at their meeting last month the mechanics of reducing their huge monthly bond