Federal Reserve

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Economic Indicators

Republicans and Democrats voice their support for an independent Fed

Donald Trump has called Fed officials “boneheads” for not cutting interest rates further

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |February 12, 2020

3 min read

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Economic Indicators

U.S. economy stable despite threats of coronavirus: Powell

Analysts say the Fed could keep rates unchanged this year, but some think it will cut rates at least once

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |February 11, 2020

3 min read

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Industry

Third investment banking exec banned for role in embezzlement scandal

The Federal Reserve Board has banned Andrea Vella from the banking industry for his role in the 1MDB scandal

By James Langton |February 4, 2020

1 min read

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Economic Indicators

Fed maintains low rate amid threats to global economy

Investors seem increasingly to believe that the Fed will feel compelled to cut rates again later this year

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |January 29, 2020

4 min read