U.S.

Fed to buy Treasury bills in effort to control lending rates

The move isn’t aimed at lowering longer-term rates

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |October 11, 2019

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Flat U.S. consumer prices attributed to low energy costs

September's stagnant reading followed a modest 0.1% August increase

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |October 10, 2019

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Powell may face challenges on future rate moves

Minutes reveal Fed officials were sharply divided over September rate cut

By Christopher Rugaber and Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |October 9, 2019

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Retail brokerage price war to eat into profits: report

Three U.S. firms have decided to drop trading commissions

By James Langton |October 7, 2019

2 min read