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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...

Cyberattacks main risk to US economy – Fed chair

WASHINGTON—Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said he was more worried about the risk of a large-scale cyberattack than another financial crisis like that of...

Fed chair says cyberattacks main risk to US economy

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said he was more worried about the risk of a large-scale cyberattack than another financial crisis like that of...

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...

Most markets rise in Asia on recovery optimism, worries remain

Most Asian markets extended gains Tuesday following another record on Wall Street though investors remain torn between vaccine-fuelled optimism over the economic outlook and...

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...

Market rises for third day; Puregold, SM Prime climb

Stocks rallied for a third day Thursday along with the rest of Asia after the Federal Reserve ramped up its outlook for the US...

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...

Market rises; DITO, ICTSI lead gainers

Stocks rose for a second day with focus on the Federal Reserve’s crucial policy meeting, which comes against a backdrop of heightened inflation fears...

Fed faces ‘balancing act’ between inflation, faster growth

Washington, United States—The Federal Reserve has made it clear it is too soon to think about pulling back on stimulus for the pandemic-battered economy...

Stock market slightly rises; DITO, Ayala bounce back

The stock market edged slightly higher Tuesday, with investors capping early gains on worries over a spike in COVID-19 cases and stricter quarantine rules. The...

Asia stocks track US rally as recovery hopes trump inflation fear

Optimism over the economic recovery helped push Asian markets higher Tuesday following another record on Wall Street, with focus on the Federal Reserve's much-anticipated...

Federal Reserve standing firm on inflation worries

WASHINGTON—Skittish investors have see-sawed between celebration about the expected US economic recovery and nail-biting over a possible price spiral, but the Federal Reserve is...

Oil prices jump after new OPEC+ agreement

New York—Oil prices jumped higher Thursday after OPEC+ countries allowed crude production to rise only slightly, while US stocks unwound over concerns about rising...
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