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Philadelphia Fed’s Paulson Comfortable With Current Rates but Signals Flexibility

Philadelphia Fed President Paulson says current interest rates are appropriate but keeps an open mind amid persistently high inflation.

US Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Over a Year, Cooling Housing Demand

US mortgage rates have risen to their highest level in over a year, pushing demand below year-ago levels amid geopolitical uncertainty over the Strait of H

U.S. Payrolls Expected to Rise by 80,000 as Markets Weigh Fed’s Next Move

U.S. payrolls are expected to grow by 80,000 with unemployment holding steady, a report that could shape Federal Reserve rate expectations.

Wall Street Climbs as Weaker July Jobs Report Eases Rate-Hike Concerns Among Investors

U.S. stocks climbed Friday after a softer-than-expected July jobs report eased concerns over further Federal Reserve rate hikes, lifting tech shares.

Trump Administration Renews Push to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Mortgage Claims

The Trump administration has revived its push to remove Fed governor Lisa Cook over mortgage claims, giving her until August 26 to respond.

US Economy Sheds 23,000 Jobs in July as Rate Hike Bets Fade

The US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July as labour force participation slumped, prompting markets to cut bets on a September Federal Reserve rate hike.

Federal Reserve Officials Grow Wary of Rapid AI Investment Surge and Financial Risks

Federal Reserve officials are increasingly monitoring the rapid pace of AI investment, weighing whether the spending boom could pose risks to financial sta

U.S. Private Payrolls Add Just 44,000 Jobs in July, Weakest Gain in Six Months

U.S. private employers added only 44,000 jobs in July, the weakest gain in six months, signaling a cooling labor market as hiring turns unusually soft.

US and Japan Coordinate on Yen Support as Currency Weakness Raises Global Concerns

The US and Japan are moving toward rare coordinated action to prop up the weakening yen, with Washington leaning on the Federal Reserve to limit global spi

US Job Openings Slip to 7.4 Million as Labor Market Weathers Iran Conflict

U.S. job openings slipped to a three-month low of 7.36 million in June, but the labor market stayed resilient despite the energy shock from the Iran confli

Microsoft Rally Lifts Wall Street on Record Cloud Revenue, Offsetting Fed Jitters

Microsoft shares surged on a strong quarter and record cloud revenue, helping offset Fed uncertainty as Quanta and Huntington Ingalls also gained.

Fed Dissenters Defend Rate Hike Votes, Warning Inflation Demands Immediate Action

Federal Reserve officials who backed higher interest rates say immediate action is needed as inflation stays above the 2% target for over five years.

Markets Read Warsh’s Fed as Dovish, but His Words Hint at Possible Rate Hike

A gap between how markets read Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and his own remarks raises fresh questions about the central bank's stance on interest rates and infla

U.S. Economy Slows to 1.5% Growth in Second Quarter as Inflation Stays Above Fed Target

The U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth in the second quarter as imports weighed on output, while inflation eased slightly but remained above the Fed's 2% t

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