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Cooling February CPI Lifts Rate Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying
While the Fed is likely to keep interest rates unchanged next week, an encouraging February CPI report raises the odds for more easing later this year.
By Karee Venema Published
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What Is a Recession? 10 Facts You Need to Know
Markets Fears of an economic downturn are once again on the rise, but what is a recession, exactly? We tackle this and other questions here.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Mixed Jobs Report Offers Relief for Now: What the Experts Are Saying
The February employment figures were rough around the edges but largely met expectations.
By Dan Burrows Published
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What Is Quantitative Easing?
Quantitative easing is one strategy the Federal Reserve uses to stimulate the economy. Here's how it works.
By Will Ashworth Last updated
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Is This the Worst Time To Buy a Home?
A new poll shows a vast majority of Americans believe now is a bad time to buy a house, in the worst low in Gallup's history.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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CPI Report Puts the Kibosh on Rate Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI Consumer price inflation reared its ugly head to start the year, dashing hopes for the Fed to lower borrowing costs anytime soon.
By Dan Burrows Published
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January Jobs Report Keeps Rates on Pause: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report Solid labor market conditions point to the Fed maintaining a cautious stance on borrowing costs.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve As widely expected, the Federal Open Market Committee took a 'wait-and-see' approach toward borrowing costs.
By Dan Burrows Published
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What Could Derail the Economy This Year?
The Letter While the outlook for the U.S. economy is mostly favorable, there are plenty of risks that bear watching.
By David Payne Published
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