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May 2, 2024 2:35 PM ET

The Fed indicated rates will remain higher for longer. What does that mean for you?

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The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to keep its benchmark rate at a two-decade high should have ripple effects across the economy

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May 2, 2024 6:57 AM ET

Czech central bank cuts a key interest rate again with inflation down and the economy on the mend

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The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate for the fourth straight time as inflation dropped and the economy has shown signs of recovery

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May 2, 2024 6:45 AM ET

Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low

The Associated Press

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week and remains historically low as the labor market continues to show resiliency in the face of high interest rates and elevated inflation

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May 1, 2024 2:16 PM ET

Interest rates remain unchanged due to a ‘lack of progress’ on 2% inflation according to Fed

Due.com

The Federal Reserve, as the authoritative body, has announced that interest rates will remain unchanged due to a “lack of progress” in bringing inflation down. The government body published a statement on behalf of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System showing that the target of 2% or lower hasn’t been reached. Interest […]

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May 1, 2024 2:15 PM ET

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 5/1/2024

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U.S. stocks finished mixed after the head of the Federal Reserve said the cuts to interest rates that Wall Street craves so much are still likely, even if they’re delayed because of stubbornly high inflation

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May 1, 2024 1:25 PM ET

DoorDash posts better-than-expected Q1 sales but shares fall on cost concerns

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May 1, 2024 1:24 PM ET

Companies shift profits into record dividends, but show more caution on stock buybacks

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May 1, 2024 12:15 PM ET

Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday

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May 1, 2024 12:01 PM ET

Federal Reserve signals interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools

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May 1, 2024 8:17 AM ET

US job openings fall to 8.5 million in March, the lowest level in more than 3 years

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May 1, 2024 12:34 AM ET

Pro-Palestinian banners. Blazing Olympic rings. Workers' May Day rallies confront turbulent times

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May 1, 2024 12:31 AM ET

Stock market today: Asian markets follow Wall Street swings after Fed keeps interest rates high

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April 30, 2024 4:16 PM ET

Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools

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April 30, 2024 3:39 PM ET

Understanding and navigating stagflation

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April 30, 2024 2:45 PM ET

Amazon reports strong 1Q results driven by its cloud-computing unit and Prime Video ad dollars

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April 30, 2024 2:30 PM ET

Starbucks lowers guidance, promises new drinks and deals after customer traffic fell in weak Q2

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April 30, 2024 8:49 AM ET

Zimbabwe's ZiG is the world's newest currency and its latest attempt to resolve a money crisis

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April 30, 2024 7:19 AM ET

Europe's economy shows signs of life with 0.3% growth in 1st quarter as inflation, energy woes ease

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April 30, 2024 7:04 AM ET

Lilly rides Mounjaro, Zepbound to better-than-expected 1Q profit despite supply issues

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April 30, 2024 6:45 AM ET

Workers' paychecks grew faster in the first quarter, a possible concern for the Fed

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April 30, 2024 5:01 AM ET

McDonald's plans to step up deals and marketing to combat slower fast food traffic

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April 29, 2024 5:32 PM ET

Walmart launches store-label food brand as it seeks to appeal to younger shoppers

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April 29, 2024 11:01 AM ET

Japan's currency falls to its weakest since 1990 against the dollar as the yen keeps yelping

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April 29, 2024 9:50 AM ET

A second new nuclear reactor is completed in Georgia. The carbon-free power comes at a high price

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April 28, 2024 9:47 AM ET

Affluent Americans are driving US economy and likely delaying need for Fed rate cuts

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April 27, 2024 5:00 AM ET

MarketBeat Week in Review – 4/22 - 4/26

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April 26, 2024 2:13 PM ET

How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/26/2024

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April 26, 2024 11:15 AM ET

Surging auto insurance rates squeeze drivers, fuel inflation

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April 26, 2024 10:01 AM ET

JPMorgan's Dimon hopes for soft landing for US economy but says stagflation is a possible scenario

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