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Fed once again leaves interest rates unchanged
Apr 29, 2021
Chair Jerome Powell says the Fed is committed to its goals of 2% inflation and full employment.
Fed and Treasury chart path back to "full employment"
Feb 24, 2021
Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen peg the actual unemployment rate at around 10%, higher than the official 6.3%.
How low interest rates may shape the start of a Biden presidency
Nov 24, 2020
The only thing really left is for Congress and a president to pass more stimulus.
Fed Chair Powell says full economic recovery depends on managing COVID-19
Nov 6, 2020
Social distancing and wearing masks will help get the economy back to full strength, Powell said Thursday.
The Fed meets again this week. It's likely to keep interest rates low for a while.
by
Justin Ho
Nov 2, 2020
What do ongoing low interest rates mean for consumer saving and spending, and businesses seeking help with debt?
Who actually gets those low, low mortgage rates?
by
Amy Scott
Oct 20, 2020
Different lenders may offer the same individual wildly different rates and fees.
What's behind the stock market's strong third quarter?
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 1, 2020
The S&P 500 gained 8.5%, the Dow is up 7.5% and the Nasdaq is up 11% for the quarter.
For public good, not for profit.
Fed plans to keep interest rates near zero through 2023. What else can it do for the economy?
Sep 17, 2020
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said another relief package from Congress will likely be needed.
How low interest rates could make inequality worse
by
David Brancaccio
, Rose Conlon
and Erika Soderstrom
Sep 1, 2020
Low interest rates hurt our ability to save.
Fed: Rates to stay ultra-low even after inflation picks up
Aug 27, 2020
The change will allow the central bank to keep interest rates low even if inflation tops its 2% target.