Latest News Updates From Jonnelle Marte

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Fed Cuts Rates Again Amid Labor Market Weakness

In their post-meeting statement, Fed policymakers on Oct. 29 repeated their assessment that 鈥渏ob gains have slowed鈥 and said 鈥渞isks to employment rose in recent months.鈥

October 29, 2025
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Powell: Tariff Impact on Prices Still Unclear

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on June 25 said the U.S. central bank is still struggling to determine the impact of tariffs on consumer prices.

June 25, 2025
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Businesses Expect to Pass Along 50% of Tariffs, Survey Finds

Business expect to pass through roughly half of tariff-related expenses to U.S. consumers still reeling from the pandemic-era inflation surge, according to a new survey.

June 6, 2025
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Fed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation, Job Risks Rise

Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady for a third straight meeting and emphasized they see a growing risk of both higher inflation and rising unemployment.

May 7, 2025
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Tariffs on China Might Hurt US Economy More Than Expected

New research suggests President Donald Trump鈥檚 latest tariffs on imports from China could hit the American economy more than official U.S. trade data indicate.

February 26, 2025