Tag: monetary_policy
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Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Federal Reserve Chairman
Kevin Warsh has taken the oath of office, becoming chairman and a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. He was also unanimously selected as chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, leading key monetary policy decisions.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal Government Kevin WarshFederal ReserveBoard of GovernorsFederal Open Market CommitteeMonetary PolicyCentral BankingUS GovernmentU.S. Federal Reserve
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Federal Reserve Releases April FOMC Meeting Minutes
The Federal Reserve Board has released the official Minutes from its Federal Open Market Committee meeting held on April 28-29, 2026, providing insights into recent monetary policy discussions and economic assessments.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyBankingFederal Government Federal ReserveFOMCMonetary PolicyMeeting MinutesWashington DCU.S. Federal Reserve
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Media Monitor: Fed holds interest rates steady
The Washington Post reports the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, marking the first pause after three cuts in late 2025 aimed at protecting the labor market amid slowing hiring.
BusinessPolitics and Government Federal Reserveinterest rateseconomylabor markethiringmonetary policyThe Washington Post
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IMF Maintains Steady Growth Projection for Latin America and the Caribbean Amidst Global Shifts
The IMF projects steady 2.4% growth for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024-2025, highlighting robust labor markets and stable exports, while emphasizing the need for fiscal consolidation and productivity-boosting reforms.
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