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News Articles: Federal Reserve

Merit Systems Protection Board member Cathy Harris (left) and National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox (right) were fired by President Trump earlier this year.

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  • Politics

2 officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power

Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, Democratic board members of independent agencies, argue that President Trump lacked the authority to fire them, citing federal law and Supreme Court precedent.

May 16, 2025
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  • Andrea Hsu
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and his colleagues lowered interest rates Thursday in response to easing inflation.

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  • Economy

The Fed cuts interest rates -- but Trump's election could make things trickier

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point. How much further rates fall could depend on how President-elect Trump approaches his second term.

November 07, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
A cyclist rides past a "Now Hiring" sign posted on a business storefront in San Gabriel, Calif., on Aug. 21, 2024. U.S. employers added 142,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%.

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  • Economy

The latest jobs data provides a really confusing picture. Here are 4 things to know

There was both good news — and bad news — in the latest jobs report, providing an unclear picture as the Federal Reserve weighs how much to cut interest rates.

September 06, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell signaled that he and his colleagues will soon be ready to start cutting interest rates, as inflation cools and unemployment inches up.

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  • Economy

'The time has come' to lower interest rates: Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell signaled that he's increasingly confident inflation will soon be tamed, and that he and his colleagues will soon cut interest rates to avoid hurting the job market.

August 24, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday but signaled that rate cuts could come soon if inflation continues to moderate.

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  • Business

The Federal Reserve is getting closer to cutting interest rates

The Fed kept interest rates unchanged at the highest in more than two decades. Investors are betting it will start to lower rates at its next meeting in September.

August 01, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and his colleagues voted to keep interest rates unchanged Wednesday, as they try to curb stubborn inflation.

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  • Business

The Fed holds rates steady, sees only one rate cut in 2024 as inflation cools slowly

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady while signaling it can cut rates only once this year. The decision came after data earlier showed inflation cooling slightly.

June 13, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
Dollar General is attracting new customers, as inflation-weary shoppers hunt for bargains. Many of the discount chain's core customers are checking out with fewer items in their baskets.

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  • Business

Discounting is back in fashion, as Americans get tired of paying more

Consumer spending rose only slightly in April, as shoppers pushed back against rising prices.

June 01, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
Rising prices remain a top concern for Americans, according to a new survey by the Federal Reserve. But 72% of adults say they're living comfortably financially or at least doing OK.

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  • Economy

A big survey asked Americans about their finances. Here are some trouble spots

A new report from the Fed shows little change in family finances over the last year, but rising prices remain a big worry. And parents of children under the age of 18 feel worse off than a year ago.

May 22, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
Customers shop at a Target store on Monday in Miami.

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  • Business

Target is cutting prices on 5,000 items including milk, butter and pet food

Target joins other retailers trying to draw inflation-weary shoppers to stores. The chain says reductions have already been reflected in about 1,500 products.

May 21, 2024
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  • Ayana Archie and
  • Alina Selyukh
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and his colleagues voted to hold interest rates steady at a 23-year high on Wednesday. The central bank is trying to curb stubborn inflation.

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  • Economy

Fed keeps interest rates at 23-year high

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, as inflation remained stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target. Investors now think it could be September or later before rates start to fall.

May 01, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
Restaurant prices rose 4.2% over the last year. But Americans continue to dine out regularly.

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  • Economy

Wages, employment, inflation are up, causing headaches for the Fed

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week — and possibly for months to come — as policymakers try to sort through mixed signals about the U.S. economy.

April 30, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
A customer shops at a grocery store in Chicago on Feb. 13, 2024. Annual inflation has eased significantly since two years ago but it has remained stubbornly above 3% this year.

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  • Business

Why beating inflation is turning out to be as hard as losing weight

Annual inflation proved to be hotter than expected last month, staying stubbornly above 3%. It continues to move in the wrong direction in recent months. Pushing it lower is proving to be hard.

April 10, 2024
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  • Rafael Nam
Hiring accelerated in the U.S. in March, adding 303,000 jobs, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%, staying under 4% for more than two full years. People walk past a Home Depot in San Rafael, Calif.

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  • Economy

Construction boom helps fuel job gains in March

U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%. Construction companies added 39,000 jobs, despite high interest rates.

April 05, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Federal Reserve Bank Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference on March 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. Following a meeting of the Federal Open Markets Committee, Powell announced that the Fed left interest rates unchanged, but projects it may cut rates three times later this year.

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  • Economy

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, projects three rate cuts later this year

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, but policymakers signaled they still expect to start cutting rates later this year. The stock market jumped in response.

March 20, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
Bitcoin hit a record high following a rally sparked by the Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

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  • Business

Bitcoin hits a record high. Here are 4 things to know about this spectacular rally

Bitcoin hit a record high, marking a remarkable comeback from a period known as the "crypto winter." A big catalyst behind the gains has been the approval of new bitcoin investment funds.

March 05, 2024
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  • David Gura
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