Global economy to slow as Trump re-orders trade with tariffs, IMF says
President Donald Trump's tariffs have put the world economy on a path for slower growth this year, according to the International Monetary Fund.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns tariffs could push up inflation, slow growth
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's quickly evolving tariff policies could put the central bank in a difficult position.
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CBO says mounting debt could slow growth, pose significant risks
The Congressional Budget Office's newest projects underscore the nation's unsustainable spending plans as Republicans look to extend President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts.
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S&P projects consumers to slow spending, 25% chance of recession
A top credit-rating agency said Wednesday it expects American consumers to reduce spending and that a recession was a possibility.
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Everyday Economics: Economic growth to slow further, inflation fears may be overblown
Higher inflation fears gripped financial markets at the end of last week following the latest read on inflation expectations from the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. One-year-ahead... Read More.
Everyday Economics: Without major policy shifts, U.S. economy likely to slow further in 2025
The Federal Reserve lowered the target for the federal funds rate by another quarter point last week while signaling fewer rate cuts in 2025 than previously anticipated.
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NY State wants to buy COVID vaccine directly from Pfizer; Federal Warp Speed too slow
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo issued a letter Monday to Pfizer Chairman and CEO Dr. Albert Bourla asking for the ability to purchase COVID-19 vaccines directly from Pfizer, as the company is not bound by commitments that Moderna made under Operation Warp Speed.
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Broome Sheriff: Man Uses Shovel to Slow Dirtbiker, Who Then Crashes and Dies
UPDATED: On Tuesday, August 18 About 6:43 p.m., Broome County Sheriff’s Office patrols responded to an area of Airport Road in the Town of Union for a report of several individuals creating a disturbance by performing ‘burn-outs’ on Airport Road. Upon the arrival of... Read More.
