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US small businesses cut jobs in February, Intuit data show

The smallest U.S. businesses shed jobs in February and average revenue fell, a sign of pressure in one vulnerable sector of the economy that preceded the

US small businesses cut jobs in February, Intuit data show
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Storm clouds gather over US economy as Trump kicks off trade war

A U.S. economy praised for its surprising resilience to a pandemic, high inflation, and rapid interest rate hikes faces a new challenge from President Donald

Storm clouds gather over US economy as Trump kicks off trade war
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Fed's Musalem expects continued economic growth, but sees risks in recent data

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Fed's Musalem expects continued economic growth, but sees risks in recent data
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Inflation, growth may be in conflict but Fed seen restarting cuts in June

New data may point to emerging tension between the U.S.

Inflation, growth may be in conflict but Fed seen restarting cuts in June
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Rise in US inflation expectations means Fed has to stay on guard, Schmid says

Recent surveys showing a rise in consumer inflation expectations mean the U.S. central bank needs to keep its focus on ensuring price pressures are fully

Rise in US inflation expectations means Fed has to stay on guard, Schmid says
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Fed's Barkin: Uncertainty warrants a cautious approach to monetary policy

Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin said on Tuesday he will follow a wait-and-see approach regarding central bank interest rate policy

Fed's Barkin: Uncertainty warrants a cautious approach to monetary policy
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Head of Fed-watchdog task force in Congress plans broad US central bank review

The head of a new congressional panel gearing up to strengthen Capitol Hill's oversight of the Federal Reserve plans a broad review of how the U.S. central

Head of Fed-watchdog task force in Congress plans broad US central bank review
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Fed's Musalem flags risk of rising inflation expectations

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Fed's Musalem flags risk of rising inflation expectations
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Fed officials flag rising inflation risks, Trump policy uncertainty

Federal Reserve officials are taking note of what they see as rising inflation risks and the uncertain impact of President Donald Trump's trade, immigration and other

Fed officials flag rising inflation risks, Trump policy uncertainty
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Potential impact of Trump policies stirring inflation concerns at Fed, minutes show

President Donald Trump's initial policy proposals raised concern at the Federal Reserve about higher inflation, with firms telling the U.S.

Potential impact of Trump policies stirring inflation concerns at Fed, minutes show
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Fed concerns rise as tariff threats ratchet higher and wider

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Fed concerns rise as tariff threats ratchet higher and wider
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Fed's Waller: Uncertainty over trade, other policies, shouldn't paralyze rate moves

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said his "baseline" view is that the Trump administration's new tariffs will have only a modest impact on prices

Fed's Waller: Uncertainty over trade, other policies, shouldn't paralyze rate moves
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Fed's Bowman: Greater confidence in falling inflation needed before more cuts

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said on Monday she wanted increased conviction that inflation will decline further this year before lowering

Fed's Bowman: Greater confidence in falling inflation needed before more cuts
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US inflation jump puts Fed officials on notice as Powell testifies

Higher inflation readings reported on Wednesday left Federal Reserve officials telling U.S. lawmakers, business executives and the public that they may be

US inflation jump puts Fed officials on notice as Powell testifies
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Fed's Powell, quizzed about trade, Musk, and bank safety, says economy is fine

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Fed's Powell, quizzed about trade, Musk, and bank safety, says economy is fine
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Trump inherits a labor market at full employment. Can he keep it there?

Defying fears of a pandemic-driven Great Depression and bucking Federal Reserve interest rate hikes as well, the U.S. job market closed out the Biden era at

Trump inherits a labor market at full employment. Can he keep it there?
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Goolsbee: Fed in solid place for eventual cuts though uncertainty means a slower approach

A full-employment economy with solid growth and falling inflation will let the U.S.

Goolsbee: Fed in solid place for eventual cuts though uncertainty means a slower approach
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Bessent's focus on 10-year US Treasury yield may let Fed off the hook

The Trump administration's emerging focus on long-term Treasury bond yields may show growing sensitivity to market constraints that could impede President

Bessent's focus on 10-year US Treasury yield may let Fed off the hook
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Fed's Jefferson: Rates likely to fall over medium term

The Federal Reserve can continue cutting interest rates at least "over the medium term," Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Tuesday, reiterating the U.S. central

Fed's Jefferson: Rates likely to fall over medium term
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Fed officials see inflation risks from Trump's tariffs

By Michael S.

Fed officials see inflation risks from Trump's tariffs
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Fed officials wait for clarity on Trump policies

Two Federal Reserve officials seen as representing contrasting sides of the policy spectrum said on Friday they'll be watching the impact of

Fed officials wait for clarity on Trump policies
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Trump is getting the lower interest rates he demanded from everyone but the Fed

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Trump is getting the lower interest rates he demanded from everyone but the Fed
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Fed guided by economic goals and the law, not politics, says Powell

Fielding a range of questions about the imprint of the Trump administration on the U.S. central bank, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday

Fed guided by economic goals and the law, not politics, says Powell
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Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees no hurry to cut again

By Howard Schneider, Michael S.

Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees no hurry to cut again
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Global economy takes Trump guessing-game in stride

Global economic policymakers had been braced for an economic firestorm from the new U.S. administration but instead got a surprisingly

Global economy takes Trump guessing-game in stride

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