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Back to news homeSenate Republicans Stall Crucial Vote on Fed Nominees
President Biden’s plans to reshape the Federal Reserve suffered a setback on Tuesday as Republicans delayed a key vote on his five nominees for its Board of Governors.Republicans did not […]
Yellen Warns Congress that Debt Limit Must by Raised by Oct. 18
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen on Tuesday warned lawmakers of “catastrophic” consequences if Congress failed to soon raise or suspend the statutory debt limit, saying inaction could lead to a […]
The Fed Faces Criticism as It Wades Into Climate and Equity Issues
And Michael Strain, an economist at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, said he was concerned that the Fed’s focus on fostering equity — by driving down Black unemployment, for […]
Powell Focuses on Economic Need at Key Moment in Markets and Politics
The economy is down nearly 10 million jobs since last February, prospects for a rapid recovery — while brighter — remain far from assured, and as Democrats try to move […]