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Ann Saphir

Ann Saphir

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No real fix to the sharp rise in public debt loads, economists say

– The steep jump in public debt loads over the past decade and a half, as governments borrowed large amounts of money to battle the Global Financial Crisis and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, is probably irreversible. That’s the unhappy conclusion of a research paper being presented on Saturday to some of the world’s most influential economic policymakers at the Kansas City Federal Reserve’s annual central banking symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Since 2007, worldwide public debt has ballooned from 40% to 60% of GDP, on average, with debt-to-GDP ratios even higher

No real fix to the sharp rise in public debt loads, economists say
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Fed rate cuts firmly in view for 2024, even as rate-setters shift

The annual rotation on the U.S.

Fed rate cuts firmly in view for 2024, even as rate-setters shift
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Rise in bond yields builds case for Fed hold, Daly says

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on Thursday said that with U.S. monetary policy "well into" restrictive territory, a lot of progress toward 2%

Rise in bond yields builds case for Fed hold, Daly says
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Middle East conflict adds new risks to global economic outlook

The outbreak of military conflict in the Middle East may leave central bankers battling new inflationary trends as well as deal a blow to economic

Middle East conflict adds new risks to global economic outlook
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Nodding to rising bond yields, Fed's Jefferson says can "proceed carefully"

The U.S.

Nodding to rising bond yields, Fed's Jefferson says can "proceed carefully"
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Fed's Bostic sees no more U.S. rate hikes, no recession

Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic on Tuesday said the U.S. central bank need not raise borrowing costs any further, and sees no recession ahead even as

Fed's Bostic sees no more U.S. rate hikes, no recession
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Fed's 'golden path' to lower inflation may have some potholes

The "golden path" some Federal Reserve officials see leading to lower inflation without high unemployment may, like the pot of gold at the end of

Fed's 'golden path' to lower inflation may have some potholes
Economy|Finance|US

US economy little changed in recent weeks -Fed survey

U.S. economic activity was little changed over the last month and a half, as labor market tightness continued to ease and prices continued to increase at a modest pace,

US economy little changed in recent weeks -Fed survey
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Fed hawks, Fed doves: What U.S. central bankers say about policy

By Ann Saphir The labels “dove” and “hawk” have long been used by central bank watchers to describe the monetary policy leanings of policymakers, with a dove more focused on risks to the labor market

Fed hawks, Fed doves: What U.S. central bankers say about policy
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Tighter credit, lending conditions build case for Fed policy hold

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Tighter credit, lending conditions build case for Fed policy hold
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Fed rate hikes may be done as labor market cools further

Slowing U.S. job growth and cooling wage pressures may give Federal Reserve policymakers renewed confidence the U.S. economy is adjusting from the shock

Fed rate hikes may be done as labor market cools further
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Fed's Logan: watching if financial conditions tight enough

Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Lorie Logan on Tuesday said she supported leaving the Fed's policy rate on hold last week to assess if financial conditions are

Fed's Logan: watching if financial conditions tight enough
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Yellen: no impact on US Treasury market from ICBC hack

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Yellen: no impact on US Treasury market from ICBC hack
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APEC San Francisco protesters span gamut of political issues

A lively crowd gathered on a sunny Sunday in San Francisco to protest a meeting of cross-Pacific political leaders and a wide spectrum of

APEC San Francisco protesters span gamut of political issues
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Yellen says she disagrees with Moody's outlook on US debt

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Yellen says she disagrees with Moody's outlook on US debt
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Yellen: Indo-Pacific trade talks need 'further work'

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Yellen: Indo-Pacific trade talks need 'further work'
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On sidelines of APEC, 'Gaypec' shows off San Francisco's LGBTQ pride

Drag performers in pink frills and red frocks took to the stage in San Francisco at an event local organisers hoped would be the perfect party for Asia Economic

On sidelines of APEC, 'Gaypec' shows off San Francisco's LGBTQ pride
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With Fed likely done hiking rates, Waller flags pivot ahead

Federal Reserve policymakers look increasingly comfortable closing out the year with interest rates on hold and the clock ticking on the timing

With Fed likely done hiking rates, Waller flags pivot ahead
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With Fed likely done hiking rates, Waller flags pivot ahead

Federal Reserve policymakers look increasingly comfortable closing out the year with interest rates on hold and the clock ticking on the timing

With Fed likely done hiking rates, Waller flags pivot ahead
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Fed hawks, Fed doves: What U.S. central bankers are saying

The labels “dove” and “hawk” have long been used by central bank watchers to describe the monetary policy leanings of policymakers, with a dove more focused on risks to the

Fed hawks, Fed doves: What U.S. central bankers are saying
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As inflation cools, Fed officials signal rate hikes likely done

By Ann Saphir and Michael S.

As inflation cools, Fed officials signal rate hikes likely done
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Fed pivot to interest-rate cuts seen likely to start in May

A stronger-than-expected U.S. labor market won't keep the Federal Reserve from pivoting to a series of interest-rate cuts next year, but it could take until May for it to

Fed pivot to interest-rate cuts seen likely to start in May
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With rate hikes likely done, Fed turns to timing of cuts

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday and U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell said the historic tightening of

With rate hikes likely done, Fed turns to timing of cuts
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US 30-year mortgage rate drops to 6.83%, its lowest since June

The interest rate on the most common type of U.S. home mortgage dropped last week to 6.83%, its lowest since June, as the Federal Reserve signaled it is done raising

US 30-year mortgage rate drops to 6.83%, its lowest since June
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Fed's Logan: should not rule out another rate hike

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan on Saturday warned that the U.S. central bank may need to resume raising its short-term policy rate to keep a recent

Fed's Logan: should not rule out another rate hike

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