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Jerome Powell’s poisoned chalice
News US president Joe Biden has nominated Jerome Powell for a second term in charge of the Federal Reserve. But it could prove a “poisoned chalice” for Powell. Here's why.
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Joe Biden’s public spending revolution eats itself
Opinion The US president’s flood of free money was going to save America. Now, the country is drowning, says Matthew Lynn.
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The Federal Reserve is printing less money – so why have markets hit record levels?
Analysis America’s central bank has started “tapering” – cutting back on its quantitative easing programme. But instead of markets falling, they’re hitting record highs. John Stepek explains what’s going on.
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Why the world’s most important economic data release has unnerved markets
Analysis The US added only 194,000 jobs in September, far shorter than the 500,000 that were expected. John Stepek explains why markets didn't react as they normally would.
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What is the US “debt ceiling” and what happens if it is not raised?
Briefings The US government has hit its self-imposed spending limit. Unless that limit is raised, the government will run out of money. Saloni Sardana explains what would happen then.
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The US Federal Reserve is about to rein in its money-printing – what does that mean for markets?
Analysis America’s central bank is talking surprisingly tough about tightening monetary policy. And it’s not the only one. John Stepek looks at what it all means.
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Should investors be worried about stagflation?
Opinion The latest US employment data has raised the ugly spectre of “stagflation” – weak growth and high inflation. John Stepek looks at what’s going on and asks if you should be worried.
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Will Jerome Powell lay out a tapering timetable today? Probably not
Analysis Investors will be looking for clues on the future of US monetary policy at the Jackson Hole Event today. John Stepek breaks down what investors can expect.
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The US jobs market is booming – but what does that mean for markets?
Analysis The US economy added almost one million jobs in July. John Stepek explains what the spectacular report means for markets and the future of US monetary policy.
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