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Fed Keeps Rates Steady and Flags Heightened Uncertainty About the Economy
The Federal Reserve stuck to a wait-and-see approach as officials brace for President Trump’s tariffs to stoke higher inflation and slower growth. Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, said that it’s “not ...
The Fed's Two-Day Policy Meeting Kicked Off Tuesday—What You Need To Know
The Federal Reserve's two-day monetary policy discussions kicked off Tuesday and will conclude Wednesday. Here's what you ...
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Fed up with a 5-year wait, Black leaders give Portland Public Schools a deadline on the Center for Black Student Excellence
Fed up with a 5-year wait, Black leaders give Portland Public Schools a deadline on the Center for Black Student Excellence Updated: May. 06, 2025, 7:32 a.m. | Published: May. 06, 2025, 5:00 a.m.
Fed holds rates steady as it notes rising uncertainty and stagflation risk
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its key interest rate unchanged as it awaits fluctuations in trade policy and the ...
Fed chair cites 'uncertainty' as central bank holds key rate steady | The Excerpt
Plus: A nonpartisan analysis said millions of Americans could lose Medicaid health insurance coverage under some Republican ...
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The conclave's black and white smoke indicates if there's a new pope. Here's why the tradition exists.
Johnson also noted, "A stereotypical association of the colour of the smoke — white (positive) and black (negative) — lies behind the use of the two contrasting smoke colours." Over the years ...
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Fed holds rates steady as it notes rising uncertainty and stagflation risk
The Fed's deliberations come as the White House is locked on negotiations with top U.S. trading partners during a 90-day negotiating period that began in early April. Trump slapped 10% across-the ...
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Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week
Plus, Trump’s badgering of Powell makes it harder for the Fed chair to cut rates because doing so anytime soon would be seen as knuckling under to the White House, said Preston Mui ...
Here's what changed in the new Fed statement
This is a comparison of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed’s previous ...
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White or black: How the conclave smoke gets made
Whether it is black — meaning the majority has not been reached — or white — meaning the new pope has been elected — is a matter of extreme importance to the billions of Catholics living ...
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Conclave: The chemistry behind the black and white smoke
Tradition holds that black smoke indicates the cardinals have not yet agreed on a new leader, while white smoke signals that a new Pope has been elected. But what kind of smoke is it exactly?
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Fed Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged Despite White House Pressure
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell announced Wednesday that the policy interest rate will remain at 4.25 to 4.5 percent for now. The announcement, though not unexpected, comes despite ...