(Reuters) – The rise in coronavirus cases in the United States is beginning to weigh on economic activity, the head of the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, vowing that the United States central bank “will do what we can, and for as long as necessary. ” “To limit damage and …
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(Reuters) – The rise in US coronavirus cases and restrictions aimed at containing it have begun to weigh on the economic recovery, the head of the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, signaling an apparent setback by consumers and a slowdown in the rehire of laid off workers, particularly for small …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US consumer confidence fell more than expected in July amid an outbreak of COVID-19 infections across the country, threatening the economy’s recovery from an unprecedented recession caused by the pandemic. FILE PHOTO: A shopper is seen wearing a mask while shopping at a Walmart store in North …
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One kilo gold bars. Photo credit: Dario Pignatelli / Bloomberg © 2016 Bloomberg Finance LP The frequently quoted line of the Merchant of venice is fit: “All that glitters is not gold.” But gold has been shining a lot lately. As the price per ounce rises to its all-time high, …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US economy will recover more slowly than expected amid a surge in new cases of coronavirus across the country, and a broad second wave of the disease could cause economic pain to deepen again Federal Reserve officials warned Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: A pedestrian walks past a …
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