Ex-Fed Chair Yellen says central bank too ‘optimistic’ about U.S. economy
U.S. Federal Reserve’s estimates for long-term economic growth may be a bit too optimistic, said former Fed Chair…
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U.S. economy seen a ‘mild’ recession by 2020, EU investor says
The U.S. economy could experience a “mild” recession by next year even as the Federal Reserve is seen as…
US economy is slowing but is there is no chance of recession: Fed’s Evans
Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans says the U.S. economy has slowed, yet he downplayed chances of a…
Trump’s trade war cost U.S. economy $7.8 bln in 2018; study says
U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade battles cost the U.S. economy $7.8 billion in lost gross domestic product in…
Dollar recovers as equity sell-off eases
The dollar edged up on Friday, reflecting investor confidence in the U.S. economy, despite criticism by President…
Dollar rally pauses, but stays solid on US economy, Fed outlook
The dollar slipped further from seven-week highs on Wednesday although underlying support for the greenback…
Fed skips another rate hike but upgrades US economy view to ‘strong’
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday upgraded its assessment of the U.S. economy but decided to leave interest rates…
Trump’s 8-9% US growth forecast is just not possible: strategist
Mike Gallagher, managing director at financial consultancy Continuum Economics, played down stellar growth…
U.S. Q2 GDP jumps 4.1% for best pace in almost four years
U.S. gross domestic product jumped at a solid 4.1 percent pace in the second quarter, its best pace since 2014,…
Dollar benefits from Powell’s optimism, hits 6-month peak vs yen
Dollar rose across the board on Wednesday, climbing to a six-month high against the yen, after Federal Reserve…