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Vocal critics of the US pandemic response are emerging: central bankers
On Wednesday alone, 3 regional Federal Reserve presidents said the poor federal response to the cor…
Taylor Borden
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Congress must pass new stimulus now to fend off another virus-driven economic slowdown, says one Fed president
Monetary policy "is doing the right thing," but further easing can't make up for the absence of fis…
Ben Winck
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The Fed cancels its famous in-person Jackson Hole gathering due to pandemic, will hold virtual event instead
For the first time in nearly 40 years, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will hold the key sy…
Carmen Reinicke
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Skyrocketing savings rate means Congress can pass economic stimulus for cheap, Fed's Kashkari says
"We will be able to pay off the debt" once the economy resumes growth and Americans tap their boost…
Ben Winck
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Rupee touches 83.01 against dollar amid key rate hike expectations by US Fed
The rupee on Monday touched a high of 83.01 against the US dollar ahead of the key Federal Reserve …
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A nationwide mask-wearing mandate would accelerate the US's economic recovery, Dallas Fed president says
Adhering to public-health protocols is "the primary economic policy" for helping the US grow faster…
Ben Winck
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Fed to overhaul approach for controlling inflation to better handle future downturns and reach full employment, Jerome Powell says
The new strategy shows the Fed's acceptance that low unemployment "can be sustained without causing…
Ben Winck
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Fed governor says central bank will partner with MIT on possible digital currency
The program involves a "hypothetical" currency, Fed Governor Lael Brainard said, adding the central…
Ben Winck
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The biggest bank in the US is miffed at the Federal Reserve
Stumpf isn't the first Wells Fargo executive to sound off on the Federal Reserve's latest requireme…
Jonathan Marino
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'The ball is in Congress' court': Chicago Fed president ramps up calls for fiscal support as stimulus talks stall
Failing to renew aid programs like expanded unemployment benefits could be "very costly for the eco…
Ben Winck
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Two Fed presidents should be fired for trading stocks while in office, advocacy groups say
Since the Fed polices Wall Street banks, it needs to "lead by example" and fire the officials who t…
Ben Winck
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Fed's Powell warns of a 'weak' US economic recovery if more stimulus isn't enacted
The nation's rebound "will be stronger and move faster if monetary policy and fiscal policy continu…
Ben Winck
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The government's $5 trillion stimulus gamble mostly paid off - but missed poorer Americans along the way
Using the IRS to send stimulus payments glossed over roughly 12 million Americans with incomes belo…
Ben Winck
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The Fed isn't worried about enabling risk-takers as its massive stimulus attempts to revive markets and the economy, Cleveland chief says
The central bank's announcement that it would begin buying junk-bond ETFs sent the sector soaring a…
Ben Winck
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US can stage 'full recovery' by end of 2020 with blockbuster 4th quarter, St. Louis Fed president says
Gross domestic product growth would need to reach 35% and 10.4% in the third and fourth quarters, r…
Ben Winck
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The pandemic exposed and worsened inequality, Atlanta Fed president says
"The nation must reach a place where opportunity is not so tightly linked to race," Atlanta Fed Pre…
Ben Winck
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Inflation could hit its target sooner than expected as the US economy bounces back, Kansas City Fed chief says
Struggling industries like travel and hospitality could be placing outsized downward pressure on in…
Ben Winck
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The Fed warned of 'tragic' consequences if the US didn't do more to support its economic recovery. Hours later, Trump killed talks about more stimulus.
Leaving the economy starved of stimulus is like "letting the forest fire burn," Minneapolis Fed Pre…
Ben Winck
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'Biggest growth quarter of all time' will help inflation meet overhauled target, Fed's Bullard says
Third-quarter growth of roughly 30% could give way to stronger price growth "than we have during th…
Ben Winck
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Monetary policy overhaul will more effectively boost employment and stabilize inflation, New York Fed president says
The new strategy improves the Fed's ability "to achieve both of our dual mandate goals in an enviro…