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Christopher Rugaber

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell — no need to hurry on another interest rate cut

Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the Federal Reserve will likely cut…

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Fed cuts rates again as inflation falls and Trump victory shifts economic climate

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point…

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Fed chair Powell says more interest rate cuts are coming

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled Monday that more interest rate cuts are in…

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‘Recession fears appear overblown’ as retail sales tick up

Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small…

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Gender pay gap widens for the first time in over 20 years

The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly…

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U.S. economy adds 142,000 jobs in August and unemployment rate ticks down to 4.2 per cent

Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s…

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Kamala Harris calls for a ban on price-gouging to battle high grocery costs

With inflation and high grocery prices still frustrating many voters, Vice President Kamala…

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