US employment
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Gold Seen Rising to Four-Year High as Fed ‘Gentle’ on Rates
EghtesadOnline: Gold may extend gains after climbing to the highest level in six weeks following disappointing monthly reports on U.S. employment and wages, according to two analysts attending…
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Fed Has Room for More Rate Increases in 2017, Lockhart Says
EghtesadOnline: The Federal Reserve has room for two more rate increases this year, as the economy seems “reasonably close” to full employment and is likely to gather pace, former Federal Reserve…
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How Close Is the U.S. to Full Employment? Trump and Yellen Disagree
EghtesadOnline: Trump's job goals are rubbing up against the Fed's determination to keep inflation under control.
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'Significant uncertainty' about fiscal policy under Trump: Fed's Fischer
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Stanley Fischer said there was significant uncertainty about U.S. fiscal policy under the Trump administration, but the Fed would be strict in…
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U.S. job growth slows, but wages rebound strongly
EghtesadOnline: U.S. employment increased less than expected in December but a rebound in wages pointed to sustained labor market momentum that sets up the economy for stronger growth and further…
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Fed 'very close' to employment, inflation goals: Fischer
EghtesadOnline: The Federal Reserve is "very close" to its U.S. employment and inflation targets, Fed Vice Chair Stanley Fischer said on Monday, as he warned against making rash changes to the…