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Treasury will auction the new bonds in the first half of the year,
January 17 -
With the phase one trade deal with China finally signed, there should be less uncertainty, which will boost the economy. But will China adhere to the pact?
January 16 -
A report from the Federal Reserve reported modest economic growth, a characterization two Federal Reserve Bank presidents seemed to agree with.
January 15 -
The Trump administration plans to restrict the ability to prepare advance stories on economic data, according to people familiar with the matter.
January 14 -
Two Federal Reserve Bank presidents were positive about the economy in 2020, but offered a look at what worries them.
January 13 -
Nonfarm payrolls gained a less-than-expected 145,000 in December, and the unemployment rate held at 3.5%. Slow wage growth suggests the economy will not overheat and the Fed can maintain rates.
January 10 -
While Fed officials repeated their contention that monetary policy is appropriate and rates can be held if the outlook remains as expected, the situation with Iran could cause preemptive cuts, one noted economist suggests.
January 9 -
President Trump announced sanctions on Iran, but with no signals about other retaliation, the markets appear convinced of no further escalation of hostilities.
January 8 -
While the impending signing of a phase one trade deal with China should help the manufacturing sector rebound, Boeing’s decision to halt manufacturing of its 737 MAX will be a short-term negative for the ISM index.
January 6 -
President Trump’s New Year’s Eve announcement that he will sign a phase one trade deal with China will offer some stability to those hurt most by the trade war and should allow the Federal Reserve to keep monetary policy accommodative, according to analysts.
January 2