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Inflation drops to lowest rate in nearly two years
The Labor Department reported on Wednesday that consumer prices rose only 3 percent during the 12 months ending in June. That’s down significantly from May’s number of 4% […]
GRU credit remains stable, unlikely to improve
High rates, debt constrains improvement.
Fed says banking system strong, resilient
Computer simulation finds banks could withstand a recession.
Derrick: Introducing Mainstreet’s job board
Latest innovation aims to meet growing community need
Fed softens stance on inflation control
Federal Reserve raises interest rates another quarter point.
Labor Department reports 236K added jobs in March
Average hourly wages up 4.2 percent from last year.
Consumer price growth slows down
Report comes after Federal Reserve recently raises interest rates.
Fed raises interest rates a quarter point
The Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to raise interest rates for the ninth time since last March comes amid turmoil in the banking sector. Fed Chairman […]
Yellen says bank system sound, stabilizing
Several major banks recently prop up First Republic Bank to prevent collapse.
Economists say U.S. won’t enter recession in March
Economists predict a recession sometime in 2023.
Fed raises interest rates, hints at pullback
Increase marks sixth raise in 2022 as Fed tries to tame inflation.
SBA opens loans for area freeze losses
Disaster declaration comes in response to three-day freeze in January.
Stocks tumble after Fed hikes interest rates
Stock market returned to its previous downward trajectory Thursday sliding roughly 3.3% across board.
