benchmark overnight interest rate
Fed to hold rates steady as inflation dims hopes for policy easing
The Fed is almost certain to hold its benchmark overnight interest rate steady, with investors placing nearly a 100% probability on that outcome.
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Fed says more ‘confidence’ needed on inflation front before rate cuts can start
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but took a major step towards lowering them in coming months.
ambulatory health care services
US job growth accelerates in December; wage gains solid
U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in December while raising wages at a solid clip.
Building permits
US single-family housing starts jump to more than 1-1/2-year high
Declining mortgage rates and incentives from builders are likely to draw potential buyers back into the housing market.