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IMF Advises US to Keep Interest Rates Steady Through Late 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the U.S. to improve its fiscal position by reducing spending and increasing revenues. The IMF emphasizes addressing rising debt through policy adjustments and…

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US Senators Urge Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates — Warn Fed Policy Threatens Economy, Risks Recession

Three U.S. senators have urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, arguing that high rates stifle the economy and raise housing and auto insurance costs, which are…

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Fed Governor Bowman Insists High Inflation Could Necessitate Future Rate Hikes

Inflation in the U.S. has remained persistent, experiencing increases in the first two months of 2024, prompting members of the U.S. Federal Reserve to exercise caution against premature rate reductions.…

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Powell: Economy Progresses but Inflation Still ‘Too High’ to Adjust Benchmark Rate

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) declared that there will be no change to the federal funds rate for the time being. The committee emphasized…

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Fed Chair Powell Eases CBDC Concerns: US Far From Direct Fed Accounts, Emphasizes Need for Congressional Approval

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell engaged with the Senate Banking Committee, signaling that the U.S. is just beginning to contemplate the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Powell…

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