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Federal Reserve Releases Latest FOMC Policy Statement
The Federal Reserve has issued its most recent Federal Open Market Committee statement outlining the central bank's monetary policy stance.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Patience on Policy Path
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, citing the need for more data before adjusting its monetary policy stance.
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Gas Prices Hit Record Highs as Trump Touts Energy Sector Gains
U.S. consumers are enduring the most expensive year for gasoline on record, even as President Trump highlights energy industry profits amid the Iran conflict.
economy · NYT > Business
Public University Costs Surpass $50,000 a Year for In-State Students
Attendance costs at public colleges are crossing the $50,000 annual threshold even for resident students, as schools trim benefits like guaranteed housing.
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Black Unemployment Rate Signals Deeper Job Market Stress
Elevated Black unemployment figures suggest the broader labor market may be weaker than headline numbers indicate.
economy · NYT > Business
Three Economic Indicators Defining the U.S. Outlook Right Now
Inflation remains elevated, consumer spending holds firm, and AI's economic role looms large as key forces shaping the current U.S. economy.
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Fed Rate Decision Hinges on Stubborn Inflation Outlook
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaled no imminent rate hike, but persistent inflation could pressure the central bank to act sooner than expected.
economy · NYT > Business
Fed Rate Decision Hangs on Inflation as Warsh Signals Patience
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaled no imminent rate hike, but stubborn inflation could still force the central bank to act.
economy · NYT > Business
US Budget Deficit Approaches $2 Trillion Amid Rising Costs
The federal deficit is nearing $2 trillion as higher interest rates, war spending, and tariff refunds strain U.S. finances despite White House cost-cutting efforts.
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AI Investment Carries Outsized Economic Multiplier Effects
Economists find AI spending generates broader economic gains than typical capital investment, rippling across industries and labor markets.