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Trump to ‘make own mark’ with Fed pick

Economics

President Donald Trump is set to undo another Obama legacy with Fed pick.

Why bitcoin is not likely to be the currency of the future

Business, Economics and Jobs

Federal Reserve Eyes End of Stimulus

Federal Reserve To Keep Interest Rates Near Zero

Christina Romer on Ben Bernanke

Business, Economics and Jobs
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Federal Open Market Committee to meet this afternoon

Conflict & Justice

In a meeting later today, the Federal Open Market Committee will discuss monetary policy and strategic goals. Economics editor for WNYC and The Takeaway, Charlie Herman, previews the meeting.

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Fed moves beyond interest rates

Global Politics

The Federal Reserve meets today. For once, inflation and interest rates are not the news of the day. Louise Story, finance reporter for our partner The New York Times, looks at what else the Fed is acting on right now.

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Federal Reserve’s role examined

Business, Economics and Jobs

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with John Authers, Global Investment Editor for the Financial Times, on the Federal Reserve’s role in weathering the current financial storm.

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