Job Market ‘Solid,’ Inflation ‘Remains Somewhat Elevated,’ Fed Says

Despite inflation, all told, the economy is holding steady.

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Jobless claims drop to lowest level in three weeks, supporting Fed’s assessment that labor market is solid

Initial jobless claims fell by 16,000 to 207,000 in the week that ended Jan. 25, the Labor Department said Thursday. It’s the lowest level in in three weeks.
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Trump says the Fed "has failed" to stop inflation

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Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%

The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
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A Fed on Hold, for Now, Eyes Strong Jobs, Easing Inflation

Economic trends appear to be moving in the right direction, and the central bank is likely to adopt a hands-off approach at its meeting next week.
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Jamie Dimon says the U.S. stock market is 'kind of inflated’

The American stock market is in the midst of a multiyear bull run.
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Fed’s Collins says her concerns about labor-market fragility have decreased

The U.S. labor market remains healthy and the Federal Reserve can take a gradual and patient approach to future rate cuts, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said Thursday.
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Fed braces for Trump inflation bump

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Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.
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Former Fed Chair Bernanke Says Trump’s Policies May Not Push Inflation Back Up

While plans to impose tariffs, cut immigration and expand tax cuts have alarmed many economists, others say early, pessimistic analyses may be incorrect.
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Job Market ‘Solid,’ Inflation ‘Remains Somewhat Elevated,’ Fed Says

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Jobless claims drop to lowest level in three weeks, supporting Fed’s assessment that labor market is solid

Trump says the Fed "has failed" to stop inflation

Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%

A Fed on Hold, for Now, Eyes Strong Jobs, Easing Inflation

Jamie Dimon says the U.S. stock market is 'kind of inflated’

Fed’s Collins says her concerns about labor-market fragility have decreased

Fed braces for Trump inflation bump

Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation

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