Federal Interest Rates

Consumer Sentiment Misses Expectations, Nears Sept. 2017 Lows
Consumer Sentiment Misses Expectations, Nears Sept. 2017 Lows
August 17, 2018  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment – at least as measured by one gauge – has hit a low not seen in almost a year. As noted by CNBC...

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US Inflation Balloons: 2.9 Pct Over Past 12 Months
US Inflation Balloons: 2.9 Pct Over Past 12 Months
August 13, 2018  |  Retail

Core inflation spiked 2.9 percent over the last 12 months, essentially flattening wage gains that had edged into the last several months’ economic reports. The July...

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Job Growth Beats Expectations In June, But Pressure Ahead?
Job Growth Beats Expectations In June, But Pressure Ahead?
July 06, 2018  |  Economy

The United States economy added more jobs than had been expected in June, with manufacturing gains notable in terms of verticals. Reuters reported Friday that...

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With Nod To Rate Hikes, Fed’s Dudley Cautions Small Banks On Risk
With Nod To Rate Hikes, Fed’s Dudley Cautions Small Banks On Risk
April 19, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

Watch out for falling … oh, wait, rising interest rates. Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley said on Wednesday (April 18) that...

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