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Byline: MARTIN CRUTSINGER

29 Nov

Yellen suggests a continuation of gradual rate hikes

published on November 29, 2017 - 1:40 PM

(AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Wednesday that the Fed expects to continue raising interest rates gradually. And

15 Nov

New money: Mnuchin and Carranza now on the dollar bill

published on November 15, 2017 - 12:34 PM

(AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza are now on the money, literally. The two officials

13 Nov

US budget deficit up sharply to $63.2 billion in October

published on November 13, 2017 - 12:21 PM

(AP) — The federal government began its new budget year with an October deficit of $63.2 billion, up sharply from

01 Nov

Fed leaves key rate unchanged but hints at future hikes

published on November 1, 2017 - 12:25 PM

(AP) — With a new Federal Reserve leader about to be announced, the Fed is keeping its key interest rate

30 Oct

Administration official: Powell top candidate for Fed chair

published on October 30, 2017 - 1:51 PM

(AP) — Jerome “Jay” Powell, a member of the Federal Reserve’s board, is President Donald Trump’s leading candidate to replace

30 Oct

Fed meeting to be eclipsed by Trump’s decision on Fed chair

published on - 12:30 PM

(AP) — This week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting is shaping up to be an afterthought next to that other imminent

27 Oct

US economy shows resilience with 2nd straight solid quarter

published on October 27, 2017 - 12:34 PM

(AP) — Powered by businesses and consumers, the U.S. economy grew at a solid 3 annual pace last quarter despite

02 Oct

US construction spending rebounded 0.5 percent in August

published on October 2, 2017 - 1:57 PM

(AP) — U.S. construction spending rebounded 0.5 percent in August after two months of contraction, helped by strength in home

26 Sep

Yellen: Fed is perplexed by chronically low inflation

published on September 26, 2017 - 12:17 PM

(AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen acknowledged Tuesday that the Fed is puzzled by the persistence of unusually low

18 Sep

Fed likely to pare its bond portfolio even with outlook hazy

published on September 18, 2017 - 12:18 PM

(AP) — When the Federal Reserve meets this week, it’s sure to take account of the economic consequences of