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US Fed Set To Hold Rates Steady As It Guards Against Inflation

The US central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday after its key policy meeting, as officials gauge the impact of tariffs on inflation -- and despite President Donald Trump's calls for rate cuts.

International Business Times · Jun 18, 2025

US Hiring Beats Expectations In March As Tariff Uncertainty Brews

Hiring in the United States was stronger than expected in March, government data showed Friday, even as uncertainty brewed over the wider effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs and other policies.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2025

US Consumer Inflation Cools Slightly As Tariff Worries Flare

US consumer inflation inched lower in February according to government data Wednesday, in the first full month of Donald Trump's White House return -- but concerns remain over stubborn price growth as jitters flare over the president's trade policies.

International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025

Will the US unemployment rate continue at historic lows?

US job growth has continued at a steady clip in months since COVID pandemic, but experts are looking for warning signs.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024

What Is Behind The US Economy's Surprising Strength?

The US has seen GDP growth blow past predictions, hiring numbers surge unexpectedly and consumers still spending even as interest rates climbed -- deftly averting a dreaded recession in 2023.

International Business Times · Feb 15, 2024

US economic growth ends 2023 with surprising strength

Growth slowed far less than expected in last three months of 2023 and gross domestic product grew at annualized rate of 3.3%

The Guardian - US · Jan 25, 2024