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Fed cuts interest rates for 2nd time this year, but rejects large reduction sought by Trump
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) --The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, opting…
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Fed expected to cut interest rates, but less than Trump wants
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will set the level of its benchmark interest rate, adjusting a…
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Amazon layoffs highlight impact of AI, some experts say: ‘Wake-up call’
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during a keynote address at AWS re:Invent 2024, a conference hosted by Amazon Web Services,…
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Trump’s halt of US-Canada trade talks could impact these prices
Stefan Rousseau - Pool/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Prices for home appliances, cars and auto parts could be impacted by President…
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Social Security unveils cost-of-living adjustment for 2026. Here’s what to know.
Stock image of a social security card alongside US dollars. (Tetra Images/STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Social security benefits will…
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Inflation climbs to highest level since January, beef prices soar
Vegetables on display in a grocery store, August 15, 2025 in Delray Beach, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Consumer…
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What could supply chain snags in the auto industry mean for car buyers?
Joe Raedle/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Car buyers may face elevated prices and a shortage of some vehicles due to a…
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Why is it hard to find a job right now? Experts weigh in
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a press availability in the Oval Office of the White…
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Wholesale prices unexpectedly fall amid Trump’s tariffs
lvcandy/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Wholesale prices unexpectedly dropped in August, clocking in lower than economists expected and defying concerns about…
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US economy added 911,000 fewer jobs than previously reported
Marko Geber/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- U.S. employers added far fewer jobs in 2024 and early 2025 than previously thought, indicating…
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