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If Judy Shelton, who advocates for lower rates, wins confirmation to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, President Trump may have his choice to replace Chairman Jerome Powell.

With the phase one trade deal with China finally signed, there should be less uncertainty, which will boost the economy. But will China adhere to the pact?

Bob Labes, a partner at Squire Patton Boggs, explores the growth of multifamily housing bonds, private activity bond caps, the RAD program and other dynamics. Paul Burton hosts.

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.

The markets suggest investors won't react to the impeachment of President Trump, while a mixed bag of indicators say the economy will continue growing at a moderate pace.

Recession fears, which persisted earlier this year, have subsided and Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren does not expect a downturn unless a major shock occurs.

With markets still digesting Friday’s news, one thing is clear: the Federal Reserve will keep rates steady.

Moses Gates, Regional Plan Association vice president for housing and neighborhood planning, talks about its recent report on fixing problems at the New York City Housing Authority. Paul Burton hosts.

A smaller decline in business investment and continued consumer spending suggest the economy will continue to grow at a moderate pace.

Federal Reserve Board Gov. Lael Brainard presented her alternative to quantitative asset purchases.

In the late stages of the longest economic expansion since World War II, the current cycle is uncharted territory, according to a report from RBC Wealth Management.

The minutes of the most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting may offer perspective on the holding pattern for rates.

President Donald Trump invited Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell to meet at the White House with him and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, with few details released.

A phase-out of U.S.-China trade tariffs would keep the Federal Reserve on the sidelines.

The federal government has been operating on a stopgap budget since the Oct. 1 start of the fiscal year but President Trump has declined to give any assurance he will agree to another one past Nov. 21.

Consumer confidence remained high even after a dip this month, and a rate cut by the Federal Reserve could send it higher.

September durable goods orders fell more than expected, while orders for non-defense capital goods excluding aircraft also dropped, suggesting production won't rebound this year.

While the economic indicators released on Thursday suggested a weakening economy, a deeper dive by analysts offers a different view.

The start of an impeachment inquiry brings uncertainty, as business investment continues to be soft.

Interest rates should be less than 1.5%, not the current 1.75% to 2%, according to Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari.