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Fed policy is in a ‘good place’ but will remain flexible

Fed policy is in a ‘good place’ but will remain flexible

Richard Clarida Scott Mlyn | CNBC The Federal Reserve is in “a good place” with monetary policy but remains flexible both with interest rates and its operations to tame the overnight borrowing market known as repo, Vice Chairman Richard Clarida said Thursday. As the central bank embarks on a year during which it is not […]

possible inflation scare and democratic agenda

possible inflation scare and democratic agenda

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) speaks during a campaign event at NOAH’s Events Venue on December 30, 2019 in West Des Moines, Iowa. Joe Raedle | Getty Images J.P. Morgan’s private bank, which manages $2.2 trillion for wealthy clients, said a presidential victory from a radical leftist candidate is among the biggest threats […]

ADP Moody’s private payrolls December 2019 surge

ADP Moody’s private payrolls December 2019 surge

Recruiters and job seekers are seen at a job fair. Rick Wilking | Reuters Private payroll growth ended 2019 on a strong note, with companies adding 202,000 positions in December in another sign of a healthy labor market, according to a report Wednesday from ADP and Moody’s Analytics. The total was well above the 150,000 […]