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Tighter monetary policy not a repeat of 1980s: Federal Reserve chair

Economic Indicators

Tighter monetary policy not a repeat of 1980s: Federal Reserve chair

Higher rates likely won't cause deep U.S. recession, Powell says

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |September 8, 2022

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Powell: Fed could keep lifting rates sharply ‘for some time’

Economic Indicators

Powell: Fed could keep lifting rates sharply ‘for some time’

Powell's message may disappoint investors who were hoping for a signal that the Fed might soon moderate its rate increases

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 26, 2022

5 min read

Stocks aren’t pricing recession, Fed finds

Market Insights

Stocks aren’t pricing recession, Fed finds

Economic forecasts have been revised down much more than stock prices imply

By Staff |August 18, 2022

1 min read

Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Fed saw evidence of a slowing economy at its last meeting

Concerns about a recession have been eased, for now, by the ongoing strength of the job market

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |August 17, 2022

2 min read