Labor Market Is ‘in Balance,’ Fed’s Powell Says
The U.S. labor market is at a healthy point, despite the robust payroll growth experienced at the end of the year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday. Powell said during Wednesday’s ne
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that the labor market remains strong.
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White House collects lists of federal DEI office employees as punishments begin
Agencies are starting to take action against DEI-tasked employees and pass lists of those workers on to OPM and the White House.
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, defies Trump
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty
U.S. Fed Keeps Rates On Hold As Inflation Stays Sticky
Fed's statement tweaks are a 'more hawkish' way of saying things
A pair of language changes in the Federal Reserve's policy statement is setting the tone in markets, pushing up Treasury yields and the dollar and putting pressure on stocks. At the top of the list, t
US weekly jobless claims rise slightly as labor market stays on solid ground
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, suggesting no deterioration in labor market conditions and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates next week.
Trump wants federal workers back at their desks. Why that may be harder than it sounds
It was no surprise when President Donald Trump this week issued a memorandum to the heads of federal departments and agencies, essentially directing them to get their employees back to the office full-time.
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Marginal Rise in Unemployment Claims Amid Labor Market Stability
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, yet labor market conditions remain stable. The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates due to minimal stress in job markets.
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump and defend its independence, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
Trump is in it only for himself
“Kamala is for they/them,” went Donald Trump’s notorious TV ad during the 2024 campaign. “President Trump is for you.” But not quite two weeks into President Trump’s second term, we already know that to be false. Trump is for I/me/mine.
Powell’s Fed on Defensive as Diversity Effort Comes Under Fire
Donald Trump’s offensive against diversity, equity and inclusion programs is putting the US central bank in an uncomfortable squeeze. And so far, the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, appear to be falling in line with the president.
The Trump administration can Biden’s break egg price inflation. Here’s how.
A chicken vaccination campaign would likely be cheaper for the Trump administration and, more importantly, better for egg-buyers.