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Fed to hold rates steady, put December hike firmly in view
November 1, 2016 by elegant · Leave a Comment
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but set the stage for a hike in December amid signs the economy is picking up steam. The central bank has grown increasingly confident about raising rates and Chair Janet Yellen said in September that a move before the end of the year was likely should…
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U.S. job market firming despite anemic economic growth
April 8, 2016 by admin · Leave a Comment
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting the labor market continued to strengthen despite tepid economic growth. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits declined 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 267,000 for the week ended …
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Asian shares fall, while Japan’s gain as brakes applied to strong yen
April 8, 2016 by publisher · Leave a Comment
SINGAPORE/TOKYO (Reuters) – Most Asian shares fell to three-week lows on Friday, but Japan bucked the trend after its finance minister pledged to guard against strong moves in the yen in either direction. While that led to a slight retreat in the yen from a 17-month high against the dollar, the Japanese currency is
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Fed’s Williams eyes two 2016 rate hikes: Fox Business Network
April 8, 2016 by creative · Leave a Comment
San Francisco Fed President John Williams said Thursday that at least two interest-rate hikes this year is the “right course” so long as the U.S. economy continues to grow, businesses add jobs, and inflation picks up as he expects. “If the …
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