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Capitol Report: The CEOs Of 7 Big Banks Predict Their Successors Will Be White Men
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Following a question from Democratic Rep. Al Green, the CEOs from seven giant U.S. banks — all white men — told a Ho... Read more
Vice President Mike Pence Backs Trump's Call To Lower Interest Rates, Citing Low Consumer Inflation
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Trump and economic advisor Larry Kudlow have also called for lower rates, though the Fed generally makes decisions indep... Read more
Capitol Report: This Is The Biggest Risk To The Financial System, Say CEOs Of The Largest U.S. Banks
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As CEOs from seven giant U.S. banks testified Wednesday before a House committee, one committee member basically asked t... Read more
Herman Cain's Fed Board Bid Is In Danger As Three GOP Senators Plan To Vote Against Trump's Pick
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At least three GOP senators plan to vote against Herman Cain if Trump formally chooses him for a Federal Reserve Board s... Read more
Market Snapshot: S&P 500 Snaps 8-day Winning Streak As Trump Threatens Tariffs On $11 Billion Of EU Goods
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U.S. stocks close lower Tuesday, with the S&P 500 snapping its eight-day winning streak, on fears over escalation of... Read more
US Threatens To Slap New Tariffs On EU Goods In Retaliation Against Airbus Subsidies
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The U.S. Trade Representative on Monday proposed a list of European Union products ranging from large commercial aircraf... Read more
Capitol Report: CEOs Set To Go Under Microscope At House Hearing On Holding Megabanks Accountable
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The CEOs from seven giant U.S. banks look set to get tough questions on Wednesday, as they appear before a Democratic-ru... Read more
Key Words: Hedge-fund Billionaire Ray Dalio Says Capitalism Needs Urgent Reform
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Capitalism is no longer working for most Americans, according to one hedge-fund billionaire. Read more
White House Planning Executive Order That Aims To Boost Pipeline Construction, Lower Energy Prices
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The effort was spurred by the blockage of the construction of the 125-mile Constitution Pipeline from Pennsylvania to Ne... Read more
Trump Says Economy Would Take Off Like 'a Rocket Ship' If Fed Cut Rates, Ending Tightening Policy
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"I think they should drop rates and get rid of quantitative tightening," Trump says of the Fed. Read more
Trump Today: Trump Today: President Says China Deal Has Further To Go As He Slams Article That Mueller Report More Explosive Than Barr Portrayed
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President Donald Trump on Thursday said a trade deal with China has “a ways to go” but could be announced within the... Read more
Capitol Report: Senate Confirms Mark Calabria As Head Of Fannie, Freddie Regulator
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Mark Calabria was confirmed to take the reins of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Thursday and serve as regulator to F... Read more
Democrats Want To Force Businesses To Contribute To Retirement Plans
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Under the proposal, businesses would pay at least 50 cents into an employee retirement plan for every hour worked. Read more
Trump To Meet With China's Vice Premier As The US Closes In On A Deal To End The Trade War
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The meeting comes as Washington and Beijing appeared to be closing in on a deal that would put an end to their ongoing t... Read more
The Tell: Why An EU Slowdown Poses A Bigger Risk To Stock Market Than China Trade
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U.S. companies are far more dependent on the European market than China, says B. of A. strategist. Read more
Trump Reportedly Told Fed's Powell That He's 'stuck' With Him
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President Trump is stepping up criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell despite the Fed halting rate increase... Read more
IMFs Lagarde: Global Economy Has Lost Momentum But Will Likely Avoid Recession
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The global economy has lost momentum this year, but growth is expected to pick up in the second half, IMF Managing Direc... Read more
Cazenove's Janet Mui: The Biggest Risk Facing European Elections
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Last year, Europe's sudden weakness rekindled concerns about the region's persistent structural challenges: lacklustre ... Read more
No Need For The Fed To Enter 'panic Mode' And Cut Rates Now, Says Moody's
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Top White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said last week the U.S. Federal Reserve should cut interest rates by 50 ba... Read more
The Tell: Erdogans Election Setback Sparks Investor Uncertainty About Turkeys Lira, Financial Markets
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suffers a blow in local weekend elections, setting the stage for more near-term u... Read more
