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The New York Times Comes Out Against Fed Interest Rate Hike

Wage stagnation is a "clear sign" the economy is not ready for an interest rate hike, the newspaper argued on Monday.
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The Controversial New Argument For The Fed To Raise Interest Rates

Some analysts argue that low interest rates leave the central bank ill-prepared for the next recession.
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Activists Counter Federal Reserve Gathering With Push Against Interest Rate Hikes

They deliberately set up their own conference at the same resort where the Fed is meeting.
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Wall Street Sees Biggest 2-Day Gain Since Financial Crisis

By Noel Randewich, Reuters

Fed Activists To Highlight Racial Justice At Jackson Hole Conference

“We see racial justice and racial economic equality as part of the same agenda."
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The Fed Had A Job Opening, So It Picked Another Goldman Sachs Executive

The revolving door spins again.
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Student Loan Delinquencies Jump As Crisis Spreads

Increase comes despite lower loan delinquencies overall. Poor servicing likely a culprit, former regulator says.
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Progressive Groups Go On The Offensive Against A Fed Interest Rate Hike

Activists want the central bank to wait for more wage growth. And Robert Reich is helping them explain why.
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Steady Job Growth Is Still Not Boosting Workers' Pay, New Numbers Show

Wages barely budged in July's jobs report -- but the Fed still seems poised to raise interest rates.
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Unlike Donald Trump's Campaign, His Take On The Federal Reserve Is Sort Of Serious

Trump has offered more details about his preferred monetary policies than most actual presidential candidates.
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