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U.S job growth tops expectations in May

According to the latest Labor Department report, the U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, surpassing economists’ expectations and extending


Fed cuts interest rates cuts rates to 3.5–3.75% amid rare dissent, economic uncertainty

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to a range of 3.5 to 3.75%,


Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for second time this year

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday for the second time this year, bringing


Federal Reserve moves to mitigate economic slowdown, rate cut approved

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved a widely anticipated quarter-point cut to its benchmark overnight lending rate, lowering it to


August retail sales exceed expectations amid rising prices 

U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in August, fueled primarily by back-to-school shopping, even as rising prices and a


Consumer confidence slips in August as job market, tariffs, and inflation weigh on outlook

U.S. consumer confidence dipped in August as concerns over the labor market, high prices, and tariffs continued to shape Americans’


Powell hints at rate cuts as Fed balances inflation and job market 

On Friday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated the possibility of interest rate cuts in the coming months, though he


U.S. inflation steady in July as tariffs keep prices elevated

On Tuesday, the Labor Department reported that U.S. inflation remained stable in July, with consumer prices rising by 2.7% compared


Fed holds rates steady amid internal split, Trump pressure

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday for the fifth time this year, maintaining the rate


Trump blasts Fed Chair over weak jobs report, demands rate cut

President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday, calling for immediate interest rate cuts


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