Interest Rates

Ted Cruz Just Reminded The Republican Establishment Why They Hate Him

The Texan senator's gold standard policy is a terrible idea with a long history.
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The Federal Reserve Holds Off On Interest Rate Hike

Good news for consumers -- and possibly for Hillary Clinton.
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A Reminder That One Of The Most Powerful People In The World Right Now Is A Woman

And to think Larry Summers almost got the job instead.
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3 Charts That Show Why The Fed Should Have Waited To Raise Rates -- And The One Reason It Didn't

Broader unemployment is high, and inflation is low. So why is the Fed moving now?
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Janet Yellen Explains How The Fed Reduces Income Inequality

In July, the Fed chair sparked controversy by suggesting the central bank couldn't address high rates of African-American unemployment.
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Janet Yellen Warns Against Government Shutdown

The Fed chair said a shutdown would “endanger” economic progress.
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The Case Against Raising Interest Rates

To raise rates now would be an unfortunate signal from the Fed that the current job market is as good as it gets.
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Why You Shouldn't Worry About A Fed Interest Rate Hike

It'll be an increase of one-quarter of 1 percent, which most Americans will barely notice.
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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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