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Powell says Fed will hike further and faster if necessary

The central bank would be open to raising rates by a half-point at multiple Fed meetings, Powell said

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 21, 2022

4 min read

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Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come

Chair Powell said the economy remains sturdy enough to carry out a series of rate hikes without causing a downturn

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 16, 2022

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Raskin nomination for Fed in peril as Democrat opposes pick Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Raskin nomination for Fed in peril as Democrat opposes pick

The opposition to her nomination has come mainly from the energy industry

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 14, 2022

3 min read

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Federal Reserve to begin risky pursuit of a “soft landing”

Many economists worry that with the price of gas spiking, the additional burden of higher interest rates could choke off growth

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 14, 2022

5 min read