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Economy
Minneapolis Fed’s Kashkari expects lower interest rates later this year
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Friday he expects to see interest rates lower this year if the economic…
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Here’s where the jobs are for January 2025 — in one chart
Health care was a bright spot once again for the U.S. economy in January, even as overall job growth showed…
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U.S. economy added just 143,000 jobs in January but unemployment rate fell to 4%
A hiring sign is displayed in the window of a Chipotle on August 22, 2024 in Alexandria, Virginia. Anna Rose…
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Some Census Bureau data now appears to be unavailable to the public
Many databases from the U.S. Census Bureau appeared to be unavailable to the public on Thursday, with users being told…
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Finance
How the U.S. has used tariffs through history — and why Trump is different, economists say
Shipping containers are seen at the Port of Montreal in Montreal, Canada, on Feb. 3, 2025. Andrej Ivanov | Afp…
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Private payrolls expanded by 183,000 in January, topping expectations, ADP says
Private sector companies added more jobs than expected in January, furthering the case for a stable labor market that allows…
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Fed Vice Chair Jefferson advocates remaining cautious on rates as policy drama unfolds
Philip Jefferson speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Feb.…
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The Fed could find itself in a policy Catch-22 if tariffs spike inflation and slow growth
Flags outside the Fairmont Royal York in downtown Toronto, Feb. 3, 2025. Andrew Francis Wallace | Toronto Star | Getty…
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Job openings decline sharply in December to 7.6 million, below forecast
Job openings slid in December while hiring, voluntary quits and layoffs held steady, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. Available positions…
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Economy
China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on select U.S. imports starting Feb. 10
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images China’s finance ministry said Tuesday it will impose additional tariffs of 15% on…
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