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With the Federal Reserve bringing the target rate down to the zero lower bound, communication takes on a vital role, and, if used properly, can enhance Fed actions.
March 25 -
It’s too soon to judge the potential impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the U.S. economy or consider a monetary policy response, Chicago Fed President Charles Evans said.
February 27 -
Growth in Texas factory activity accelerated in February while the Chicago Fed National Activity Index pointed to an uptick in economic growth in January.
February 24 -
While members of the Federal Open Market Committee believe monetary policy is in a good place, several factors have the power to change that.
January 3 -
President Trump’s New Year’s Eve announcement that he will sign a phase one trade deal with China will offer some stability to those hurt most by the trade war and should allow the Federal Reserve to keep monetary policy accommodative, according to analysts.
January 2 -
New home sales rose to 719,000 in November, from a downwardly revised 710,000 pace in October, first reported as a 733,000 pace, the Commerce Department said Monday.
December 23 -
The manufacturing sector and construction spending came in weaker than expected, though probably not bad enough for the Federal Reserve to care.
December 2 -
Analysts are not convinced the Fed's mid-cycle adjustment will deliver the elusive soft landing.
November 25 -
Nonfarm productivity slipped, the Labor Department reported Wednesday, a day when comments from Fed presidents suggested cuts are done for now.
November 6 -
While the economy continues to expand “at a slight to modest pace,” those surveyed lowered their outlooks for growth over the coming year, according to the Fed's Beige Book.
October 16