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Tag: Federal Open Market Committee

Fed sharpens inflation-fighting tools as rate hikes near

The Federal Reserve has its inflation-fighting weapons ready to fire, and when the US central bank's policy committee convenes this coming week, the focus...

US Fed moves quicker to quell price increases

Washington—The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a more aggressive stance to quell the wave of price increases that has affected cars, housing, food and...

Fed preparing to end stimulus ‘soon’ despite weak recovery

Washington—Rising COVID-19 cases have slowed the US economy’s recovery, but the Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it may nonetheless “soon” be time to begin...

Fed may signal end to stimulus program but no big moves seen

WASHINGTON—Will they or won’t they? Markets worldwide will be holding their collective breaths on Wednesday as they await the Federal Reserve’s decision on whether...

Fed expected to stay cautious as economy sends mixed signals

With the United States on the upswing from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve is expected to weigh in next week on whether the...

US economy showing signs of improvement–Fed Reserve

Washington—The US economic recovery is showing signs of progress, but the Federal Reserve said Wednesday it is not yet ready to end the easy...

Fed to meet as inflation, virus variants complicate US recovery

As rising prices and the spread of new COVID-19 variants increase risks to the US economy, Federal Reserve officials are expected to maintain their...

Fed expected to hold the line due to strong US recovery

WASHINGTON—The Federal Reserve finally has what it wants and predicted: signs of a US economic recovery that could undo some of the damage done...

US inflation stable–Fed members

Washington—Most US central bankers viewed inflation as stable, but some are becoming more vocal about fears the COVID-19 pandemic will push prices higher, according...

US economists see Fed hiking benchmark rate sooner–survey

Washington—The Federal Reserve has vowed it won’t raise its benchmark lending rate anytime soon, but US economists in a survey released Monday believe the...

US Fed more bullish, hikes GDP growth target to 6.5%

Washington—US central bankers are much more optimistic about the outlook for the American economy, as trillions of dollars in stimulus are flowing, but Federal...

Little change expected as Fed finishes first meeting

Washington—The Federal Reserve will on Wednesday conclude its first  meeting since US President Joe Biden took office, and while the central bank is certain to...

Fed may convey optimism on US economy despite stimulus deadlock

After a year in which the Federal Reserve pushed out unprecedented lending to support the economy while pleading for government stimulus that never came,...

More emergency spending needed to help US economy–Fed’s Powell

Washington—The trajectory of COVID-19 remains key to the US recovery and until it is eradicated, more emergency spending will be “essential” to support the...
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