Federal Reserve
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Fed cuts rates half a point, hinting victory on inflation
Speed Read This is the Fed's first cut in two years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Where will inflation go next?
The Explainer Believe it or not, inflation is easing up
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Is the Fed ready to start cutting interest rates?
Today's Big Question Recession fears and a presidential election affect the calculation
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why are global stock markets plunging?
Today's Big Question Europe, Asia and Wall Street have all suffered big falls after US economy data spooked investors
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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What rising gold prices can tell us about the economy in 2024
The Explainer Market hits all-time high, boosted by a weakening US dollar and rising global tensions
By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published
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Is this the crash-proof economy?
feature The Federal Reserve is attempting a so-called "soft landing," wherein it eases inflation without triggering a recession
By The Week Staff Published
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Is there a 'richcession' and could it help the economy?
Talking Point The wealthy may temporarily not be getting richer
By Devika Rao Published
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What's the Federal Reserve's new instant payment system, FedNow, and will it kill Venmo?
Speed Read The Fed's new financial tool may will make your life easier and your money more portable
By Peter Weber Published
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With inflation on the mend, what will the Fed do next?
Talking Point A better-than-expected CPI report has some wondering if the central bank should press pause on another interest rate increase
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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What happened to the coming recession?
feature Employers added 339,000 jobs in May
By The Week Staff Published
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Finance: Europe, U.S. move to contain bank crisis
feature Is it still too early to predict the end?
By The Week Staff Published
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The Silicon Valley Bank collapse
feature Sudden failure of tech sector’s go-to bank sparks fears of wider contagion
By The Week Staff Published
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The U.S. economy is shifting toward disinflation. Here's why that's 'most welcome.'
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By Peter Weber Published
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Federal Reserve announces small interest rate hike as inflation appears to slow
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By Justin Klawans Published
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