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Will low interest rates drive up consumer spending?
Jul 7, 2016
Though interest rates are low, markets have been volatile.
Weekly Wrap: Where European politics meet Fed monetary policy
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Kai Ryssdal
Jun 17, 2016
Nela Richardson and Cardiff Garcia join Kai Ryssdal to recap the week that was.
Few economists think the Fed will raise rates tomorrow
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Kai Ryssdal
Jun 14, 2016
Don't hold your breath.
May's jobs report provide pointer to Fed
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Adriene Hill
Jun 3, 2016
The economy added 38,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in May — a number much lower than experts predicted.
By one measure, that million-dollar home in San Francisco isn’t as expensive as it seems
May 30, 2016
Low interest rates and rising incomes might offset prices, but affordability is still a problem
Why did inflation increase in April?
May 17, 2016
The latest Consumer Price Index shows the largest monthly increase in more than three years.
Weekly Wrap: Why the Fed hasn't raised interest rates again
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Kai Ryssdal
Apr 29, 2016
Catherine Rampell and John Carney join Kai to recap the week that was.
For public good, not for profit.
The Fed still planning interest rate hikes — but when?
Apr 25, 2016
Economists predict the Fed will hold off on raising interest rates this week.
Janet Yellen says gradual rate increase is likely
Mar 29, 2016
We know what she's thinking: it's mixed feelings.
Interest rate hike looking unlikely — for now
Mar 16, 2016
Whether inflation is growing helps determine the Federal Reserve's decisions on raising interest rates.