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Lindsay Dunsmuir

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Fed's Waller calls Q3 US GDP growth a 'blowout,' but newer data suggest slowdown

Federal Reserve policymakers fresh from last week's decision to hold the policy rate steady are weighing strong economic data, some

Fed's Waller calls Q3 US GDP growth a 'blowout,' but newer data suggest slowdown
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Fed officials say December CPI did not budge view of inflation

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Fed officials say December CPI did not budge view of inflation
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US economic activity little changed in recent weeks, Fed survey shows

U.S. economic activity saw little or no change from December through early January, while firms reported pricing pressures were mixed and nearly all cited signs of a

US economic activity little changed in recent weeks, Fed survey shows
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Fed concerned about cutting rates too soon, minutes of Jan. 30-31 meeting show

The bulk of policymakers at the Federal Reserve's last meeting were concerned about the risks of cutting interest rates too soon, with

Fed concerned about cutting rates too soon, minutes of Jan. 30-31 meeting show
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U.S. economic activity increased slightly in recent weeks, Fed survey shows

U.S. economic activity increased slightly from early January through late February while inflation and the jobs market gave a mixed picture on how quickly they will

U.S. economic activity increased slightly in recent weeks, Fed survey shows
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Weaker US jobs data soothes Fed worries of renewed overheating

Federal Reserve officials, buffeted by concerns the economy might again overheat, got relief on Friday when jobs data for April showed a marked

Weaker US jobs data soothes Fed worries of renewed overheating
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US inflation up moderately in April, consumer spending weakens

U.S. inflation tracked sideways in April and consumer spending weakened, mixed signals for the Federal Reserve that provided little clarity on whether the U.S. central

US inflation up moderately in April, consumer spending weakens
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Fed's Musalem signals wary approach to cutting rates in debut speech

The U.S. central bank should only start to cut interest rates after "months, and more likely quarters" of falling inflation, moderating demand and expanding supply, St.

Fed's Musalem signals wary approach to cutting rates in debut speech
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US labor market, housing data point to slowing economy

First-time applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell moderately last week, while new housing construction dropped to the lowest

US labor market, housing data point to slowing economy
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US job gains surge past expectations, wage growth quickens

The U.S. economy created far more jobs than expected in May and annual wage growth reaccelerated, underscoring the resilience of the labor market and reducing the

US job gains surge past expectations, wage growth quickens
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Fed officials steer cautiously toward potential rate cuts

Federal Reserve officials, heartened by recent data, are looking for further confirmation that inflation is cooling and for any warning signs from a still

Fed officials steer cautiously toward potential rate cuts
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Fed still on track even if inflation's path down is bumpy -Goolsbee

The Federal Reserve's path back to its 2% inflation target rate would still be on track even if price increases run a bit hotter-than-expected over the next few months,

Fed still on track even if inflation's path down is bumpy -Goolsbee
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Fed policymakers signal rate cuts ahead, but not recession

U.S. central bank policymakers pushed back on Monday against the notion that weaker-than-expected July jobs data means the economy is in recessionary

Fed policymakers signal rate cuts ahead, but not recession
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US jobless claims, business activity keep economy on gradual cooling path

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits ticked up in the latest week, but appeared to be steadying near a level consistent with a

US jobless claims, business activity keep economy on gradual cooling path
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Fed policymakers say they are ready to start cutting interest rates

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Fed policymakers say they are ready to start cutting interest rates
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What does a Fed rate cut mean for American households?

The Federal Reserve cut U.S. short-term borrowing costs on Wednesday by a bigger-than-usual half percentage point, a watershed moment that should start to

What does a Fed rate cut mean for American households?

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