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Can U.S. afford a rate increase as global markets tremble?

The Federal Reserve must consider how to react to roiled global markets and faltering economies as it weighs its next interest-rate move. Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen indicated to Congress last month that rates would likely rise this year, but questions […]

Can U.S. afford a rate increase as global markets tremble?

The Federal Reserve must consider how to react to roiled global markets and faltering economies as it weighs its next interest-rate move. Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen indicated to Congress last month that rates would likely rise this year, but questions […]

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China may move to raise liquidity

The Chinese government may lower the deposits banks must have in reserve to add liquidity and counteract the country’s recent economic instability.

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U.S. housing sales robust in July

The Federal Reserve got evidence of a rising economy in a July housing report that reveals the highest rate of existing-home sales since the financial crisis. A report from the Philadelphia Fed shows a sharp jump in regional manufacturing activity […]

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Fed closer to raising interest rates, minutes show

Members of the Federal Open Market Committee said economic conditions in the U.S. that would support an interest-rate hike were getting stronger but weren’t quite there yet. “Most judged that the conditions for policy firming had not yet been achieved, […]

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U.S. Q3 growth forecast sharply upgraded by Atlanta Fed

A surprisingly strong 0.6% rise in industrial output last month puts the U.S. economy on course for 1.3% annualized growth in the third quarter, according to a report by the Atlanta Federal Reserve. The latest outlook is up from the […]

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Social Security is in crisis, many Americans say

About 66% of Americans say the Social Security program is in crisis, according to a Gallup poll. Among those still in the workforce, more than half say they likely will not receive any Social Security benefits.

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U.S. experiences rise in retail sales

Retail sales in the U.S. increased 0.6% in July, and June’s figure was revised upward to flat from a small decline.

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Yuan devaluation puts expectations of Fed rate hike in doubt

Growing belief in U.S. markets that the Federal Reserve is getting closer to raising interest rates, possibly as soon as September, dissipated Tuesday when China devalued the yuan. If global equity markets keep falling, the Fed could decide to delay […]

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Global M&A transactions could hit a record this year

Global mergers and acquisitions are on track to reach a record $4.58 trillion this year, according to Dealogic. The trend may be driven by factors such as limited revenue growth at big companies and the expectation of higher interest rates […]

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