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US Fed Sees Signs Business Investment To Boost Economy

The Federal Reserve said Friday it sees hopeful signs that business investment is poised to rebound from the doldrums...

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Major US Banks Would Withstand Recession

The largest US banks would withstand a severe recession and still be able to lend to American households and...

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Fed Sees Modest To Moderate US Growth; Optimism Waning

Most regions of the United States continue to see modest to moderate growth, but optimism about the economic outlook...

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US Jobless Benefits Claims Rise In Late April

New claims for US jobless benefits rose for the second straight week in late April but continued a record stretch of...

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Key US Jobless Benefits Level Hits 17-Year Low

New claims for US jobless benefits rose slightly in mid-April but the total number of people seeking unemployment...

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US Economy Continues Moderate Rise, Price Gains Modest

The US economy has continued to expand with only modest price increases, but companies are increasingly complaining of...

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US Unemployment Rate Near 10-Year Low, But Job Creation Falters

The US unemployment rate fell in March to 4.5 percent, its lowest level in nearly 10 years, but job creation tumbled...

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US Businesses Raise Concerns Over Trump Policies

Businesses in some parts of the country, while generally upbeat, are concerned about the uncertainty surrounding the...

International

US Seeks $14bn Deutsche Bank Settlement

The US Department of Justice is asking Deutsche Bank to pay $14bn (£10.6bn) to settle an investigation into...