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Fed’s Bullard: Solid U.S. economy can handle rising rates Fed’s Bullard: Solid U.S. economy can handle rising rates

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Fed’s Bullard: Solid U.S. economy can handle rising rates

Esther George of the Kansas City Fed sounded a more cautionary note in a speech Monday

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |July 11, 2022

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U.S. banks ready for severe recession, stress test finds U.S. banks ready for severe recession, stress test finds

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U.S. banks ready for severe recession, stress test finds

Annual Fed stress test projects over US$600 billion in bank losses

By James Langton |June 23, 2022

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Powell faces rising criticism for inflation missteps

Some Fed watchers are complaining that the Federal Reserve chairman has failed to articulate a coherent and consistent policy

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

6 min read

Hot inflation dims likelihood Fed can achieve “soft landing” Hot inflation dims likelihood Fed can achieve “soft landing”

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Hot inflation dims likelihood Fed can achieve “soft landing”

Concern grows that interest rate hikes could tip U.S. economy into recession

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |June 13, 2022

5 min read