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Economy expanding moderately: Fed Beige Book

On February 29, 2012 | 0 Comments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy expanded modestly in January through mid-February as hiring picked up a bit across several districts.

Originally from Reuters: Business News

Bernanke warns of slow progress ahead on jobs

On February 29, 2012 | 0 Comments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday offered a tempered view of the U.S. economy, pouring cold water on the notion that recent upbeat signs herald a stronger recovery.

Originally from Reuters: Business News

Bernanke: Progress cutting unemployment could fade

On February 29, 2012 | 0 Comments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy would have to strengthen to ensure that the unacceptably high jobless rate keeps dropping, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday, suggesting the option of further Fed bond buying remains on the table.

Originally from Reuters: Business News

Bernanke: Progress cutting unemployment could fade

On February 29, 2012 | 0 Comments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy would have to strengthen to ensure that the unacceptably high jobless rate keeps dropping, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday, suggesting the option of further Fed bond buying remains on the table.

Originally from Reuters: Business News

Bernanke: Progress cutting unemployment could fade

On February 29, 2012 | 0 Comments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy would have to strengthen to ensure that the unacceptably high jobless rate keeps dropping, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday, suggesting the option of further Fed bond buying remains on the table.

Originally from Reuters: Business News

Consumer debt falls in Q4 on mortgage balances

On February 27, 2012 | 0 Comments
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. households continued to shave debt in the fourth quarter as mortgage balances declined, while there were tentative signs Americans are increasingly willing to spend, according to a report released on Monday by the New York Federal Reserve.

Originally from Reuters: Business News

U.S. consumers shed debt in Q4

On February 27, 2012 | 0 Comments
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer debt fell a modest 1.1 percent in the fourth quarter as mortgage debt continued to decline, the New York Federal Reserve said on Monday.

Originally from Reuters: Business News

U.S. consumers shed debt in Q4

On February 27, 2012 | 0 Comments
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer debt fell a modest 1.1 percent in the fourth quarter as mortgage debt continued to decline, the New York Federal Reserve said on Monday.

Originally from Reuters: Business News

Fed says policy appropriate, few hints of new stimulus

On February 24, 2012 | 0 Comments
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top Federal Reserve officials said on Friday the U.S. central bank's ultra-easy monetary policy is appropriate for a sluggish economy but one policymaker said further easing would only be warranted if conditions worsen.

Originally from Reuters: Business News

Fed says policy appropriate, few hints of new stimulus

On February 24, 2012 | 0 Comments
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top Federal Reserve officials said on Friday the U.S. central bank's ultra-easy monetary policy is appropriate for a sluggish economy but one policymaker said further easing would only be warranted if conditions worsen.

Originally from Reuters: Business News



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