Tag: Economic policy
Even as economy heats up, Fed to stick with near-zero rates
WASHINGTON — Hiring is accelerating as Americans increasingly venture out to shop, eat at restaurants and travel, and inflation pressures are even picking up...
Survey: Business economists more optimistic about US growth
WASHINGTON — The accelerated rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, along with the Biden administration's rescue aid policies, have brightened the outlook for the U.S. economy...
This Week: Consumer confidence, Fed meeting, Amazon earns
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
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Survey: Business economists more optimistic about US growth
<p>WASHINGTON — The accelerated rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, along with the Biden administration's rescue aid policies, have brightened the outlook for the U.S. economy...
FirstEnergy in talks on deferred prosecution agreement
CLEVELAND — FirstEnergy Corp. is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice while negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement over its role in secretly funding...
Mexican union vote halted at GM plant; vote fixing alleged
MEXICO CITY — Mexico faced its biggest challenge yet Friday to labor-freedom reforms under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement after an old-guard union was caught...
FirstEnergy in talks on deferred prosecution agreement
<p>CLEVELAND — FirstEnergy Corp. is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice while negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement over its role in secretly funding...
Mexican union vote halted at GM plant; vote fixing alleged
<p>MEXICO CITY — Mexico faced its biggest challenge yet Friday to labor-freedom reforms under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement after an old-guard union was caught...
With Europe’s economy lagging, ECB to keep stimulus running
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank is expected to signal Thursday that even if inflation rises later this year it won't consider cutting...
With Europe’s economy lagging, ECB to keep stimulus running
<p>FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank is expected to signal Thursday that even if inflation rises later this year it won't consider cutting...