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Secretary of State · WashingtonThe Foreign Affairs Minister will meet the US Secretary of State and other senior officials in Washington, following his speech on Gaza at the United Nations.See the Story
Winston Peters to meet Anthony Blinken and Trump official in Washington
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Jerome Powell · WashingtonUS inflation is down considerably from the 40-year highs reached in the summer of 2022. But it remains above the official 2% target set by the Federal Reserve. After jacking up interest rates to a 23-year high, the Fed has made a lot of progress. Consumers prices were up 2.5% in February from a year earlier.See the Story
Chair Powell says the Fed isn’t more tolerant of higher inflation. Some economists disagree
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Recession · WashingtonThe Federal Reserve doesn't see any signs of a recession on the horizon. The economy is strong, the labor market is strong and inflation has come way down, Fed Chair Jerome Powell says. But as rosy as the outlook may be, any unforeseen economic shock could derail growth and lead to a downturn.See the Story
Here’s why the Fed doesn’t see a US recession in coming years
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Washington · WashingtonThe U.S. capital's annual cherry blossom festival will run from March 20 to April 14. The National Park Service said this year's peak is predicted between March 23 and 26. The festival, which dates back to 1927, has long been regarded as the kick-off to Washington's tourism season.See the Story
Washington's cherry blossom festival seeing "highest enthusiasm"
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Taxes · WashingtonUS Capitol building in Washington, DC.Getty Images
If the US wants a soft landing, it needs to enact fiscal measures like student-loan forgiveness and tax cuts, Piper Sandler's chief global economist said. Drivers of US growth seen during 1995's soft landing aren't currently present, so government spending may be necessary to buoy GDP, according to Nancy Lazar. "There could easily be an additional 1.5% boost to GDP from fiscal stimulus this year…See the Story
A US soft landing would only be possible through fiscal measures like student-loan forgiveness and tax cuts, economist says
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