Economic Trends
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Trump Taps a Longtime Dove and a Onetime Gold Bug for Fed
By Josh Wingrove | Rich MillerDespite their differences, both are expected to support lower interest rates.
May 17, 2019
White House Considering Derek Kan for Fed SeatKan is undersecretary at Transportation Department under Chao; Hawaii Democratic Senator Brian Schatz tweets support for Kan.
May 14, 2019
Alice Rivlin, Fed Vice Chair Who Was Budget Hawk, DiesShe was founding director of the Congressional Budget Office; CBO was the 'official purveyor of bad news to the Congress.'
May 03, 2019
Pioneer of Yield-Curve Recession Indicator Says Don't Relax YetWatch whether the 3-month to 5-year Treasury yield spread stays negative for a full quarter.
May 02, 2019
Moore Bails as Trump's Fed PickHe is the second Trump Fed pick to withdraw from consideration in less than two weeks.
February 26, 2019
Schwab's Sonders Breaks Down 6 Popular Recession IndicatorsThe chief investment strategist has noticed an increase in recession chatter during Q&A sessions at investor events.
December 21, 2018
Leading Indicators Show Glowing Growth Ahead: Conference BoardThe leading economic index rose 0.2% in November.
December 19, 2018
Fed Raises Rates, Trims Forecast to 2 Hikes Next YearFed policymakers also lowered slightly their expectations for growth and inflation in 2019.