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Est. 1998
Christopher Rugaber is a reporter with The Associated Press, an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City and founded in 1846.
Economic Indicators
The latest data suggests the American economy is achieving a difficult “soft landing”
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |January 26, 2024
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Policy
Member of the Fed's board of governors noted that inflation is slowing even as growth and hiring remain solid
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |January 16, 2024
Central bank foresees three rate cuts next year
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |December 13, 2023
Employers are finding it easier to hire, with fewer complaints of worker shortages and less pressure to raise pay
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |December 8, 2023
Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates at December meeting
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |December 1, 2023
U.S. prices were unchanged from September to October
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |November 30, 2023
Cheaper gas slowed overall price increases
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |November 14, 2023
Economy
Biden administration criticizes the Moody's decision, insisting the American economy remains strong
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |November 13, 2023
Still, the Federal Reserve chair didn't rule out another increase
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |November 9, 2023
Leaves the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahead
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |November 1, 2023
Economists estimate that sharp losses in the stock and bond markets will have a depressive effect on the economy
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |October 31, 2023
The result came amid higher prices and interest rates
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |October 26, 2023
Wealth for the median household jumped 37% from 2019 to 2022, helping to sustain economic growth
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |October 18, 2023
But prices continue to rise faster than is consistent with the Fed's 2% target
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press and The Associated Press |October 12, 2023
Latest report raises speculation that the Fed will leave interest rates unchanged at its next meeting
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |September 29, 2023
Policymakers made clear Wednesday that they aren't close to declaring victory over the worst bout of inflation in 40 years
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |September 20, 2023
Governing board reaches full strength with Biden appointees
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |September 13, 2023
Decline in the core measure points to inflation coming under control
Reiterates the central bank's determination to keep its benchmark rate elevated until inflation falls to 2% target
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 25, 2023
As central bankers gather at Jackson Hole conference this week, speeches will be scrutinized for hints
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 23, 2023
Planning and Advice
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Tax & Estate
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Investments
December 15, 2023|3 min read
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