Jan. 30, 2025 11:15 AM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — A humming American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth, and ahead of what could be a significant change in direction under a Trump administration.
The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic...
Jan. 29, 2025 18:26 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue.
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Jan. 29, 2025 17:27 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time since it began trying to help the economy through easier rates in September.
The S&P 500 fell 0.5% following the Fed’s widely expected decision....