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As economy struggles, Fed weighs boosting bond purchases As economy struggles, Fed weighs boosting bond purchases

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As economy struggles, Fed weighs boosting bond purchases

Since June, the Fed has been buying $120 billion in bonds each month

November 26, 2020

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Controversial Fed nominee Shelton stalls in Senate test vote Controversial Fed nominee Shelton stalls in Senate test vote

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Controversial Fed nominee Shelton stalls in Senate test vote

Shelton’s past writings have questioned the Fed’s political independence

November 18, 2020

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Fed’s Powell says surge in virus cases threatens U.S. economy Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Fed’s Powell says surge in virus cases threatens U.S. economy

Consumer spending and confidence are declining

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |November 17, 2020

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Fed signals readiness to do more for economy as virus rages Fed signals readiness to do more for economy as virus rages

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Fed signals readiness to do more for economy as virus rages

The Fed's latest policy meeting coincided with an anxiety-ridden election week

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |November 5, 2020

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