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How will America’s central bankers read the economy today?
Jan 29, 2025

How will America’s central bankers read the economy today?

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The Federal Reserve briefing on the economy, jobs and interest rates is due later today. We'll discuss what to expect.

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A Fed lookahead

While the Federal Reserve meets today, it is likely to be a quiet start to an eventful year for the central bank. To discuss, let’s bring in Susan Schmidt, portfolio manager at Exchange Capital Resources.

Norfolk Southern seeks to dismiss a lawsuit that alleged it delays Amtrak trains

Jan 29, 2025
The dispute stems from a law that requires freight rail companies to give Amtrak “preference” on their tracks.
Law requires that freight rail companies have to give Amtrak passenger trains priority on railways.
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The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC