Tag Archives: Economic News (3rd Party)

What is the Fed’s new policy framework, and why is it doing so?

(Reuters) – Here are five things to know about the Federal Reserve’s new strategy for achieving stable prices and maximum employment. The divisive policy shift was announced on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Federal Reserve Board building on Constitution Avenue is pictured in Washington, USA, March 19, 2019. REUTERS / Leah Millis …

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US, China trade jibes as military tensions worsen

(Reuters) – US and China trade jibes as military tensions grow between the world’s two largest economies, with the US Secretary of Defense promising not to “give an inch” in the Pacific and China saying Washington risked the lives of soldiers. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper listens …

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