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New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation
Thu Apr 16 9:58 am
Williams noted that the conflict has "intensified the uncertainty" around national and local conditions.
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UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists' expectations by a long shot
Thu Apr 16 3:00 am
Economists polled by Reuters expected U.K. gross domestic product (GDP) to have expanded by 0.1% month-on-month.
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Cattle prices soar to record highs as grilling season heats up
Wed Apr 15 4:31 pm
Cattle futures contracts have jumped more than 25% over the past 12 months as ranchers face rising costs and cut the size of herds.
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Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S. economy so far
Wed Apr 15 1:13 pm
The Iran war is starting to show up in the U.S. economy in ways both obvious and not so much.
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Cleveland Fed President Hammack expects interest rates to stay on hold 'for a good while'
Wed Apr 15 11:21 am
The central bank official advocated a patient approach as officials watch incoming data for clues about where the U.S. economy is heading.
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Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own
Wed Apr 15 10:43 am
Though most Fed chairs in the past have left after being replaced, Powell has demurred on what he plans to do.
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U.S. says Hormuz blockade 'fully implemented,' while signaling diplomatic off-ramp for Iran
Wed Apr 15 10:40 am
The White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as discussions around continuing negotiations with Tehran are underway.
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CEOs are betting AI will augment work rather than displace all workers
Tue Apr 14 12:04 pm
Panelists at the Semafor World Economy conference said artificial intelligence can supplement the work that's already done, improving its quantity and quality.
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Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in March, much less than expected despite war impact
Tue Apr 14 10:08 am
The producer price index was expected to increase 1.1% in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
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Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep
Mon Apr 13 7:20 pm
The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to halt more tanker traffic, sending oil surging and risks drawing China into a widening confrontation with Washington.
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Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war
Fri Apr 10 11:48 am
The university's headline index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 47.6, down 10.7% from March to its lowest on record.
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Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict
Fri Apr 10 9:37 am
The consumer price index was expected to show a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
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