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Fed minutes could detail rate-hike decision, policy path

Fed minutes could detail rate-hike decision, policy path

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - A readout on Wednesday of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting is expected to show a much broader debate than reflected in the unanimous decision to raise interest rates, with possible implications for the US central bank's next policy steps.
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NY Fed September survey finds public expecting more near-term inflation

NY Fed September survey finds public expecting more near-term inflation

By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The public’s near-term expected path for inflation jumped in September to its highest level in over three years as households downgraded both their current and future financial outlooks, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Wednesday.
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Fed policymakers divided over rate-hike logic in September, minutes show

Fed policymakers divided over rate-hike logic in September, minutes show

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve policymakers were divided last month over the rationale for raising interest rates, with "some participants" seeing a hike as needed to keep the impact of energy and other price shocks at bay, but a more hawkish core viewing it as
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US trade balance sinks deeper into the red as imports hit record high despite tariffs

US trade balance sinks deeper into the red as imports hit record high despite tariffs

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The US trade deficit widened more than expected in August as imports jumped to a record high against the backdrop of robust domestic demand, keeping trade on track to again subtract from economic growth in the third quarter.
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Trump heads to Nebraska, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers

Trump heads to Nebraska, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers

President Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska on Monday alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts
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Trump expands access to tax-exempt diesel fuel

Trump expands access to tax-exempt diesel fuel

By Jarrett Renshaw and Kanishka Singh GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska, Oct 5 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to expand access to tax-exempt diesel that he unveiled from a rally stage in Nebraska.
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President Trump's approval rating by state entering October 2026

President Trump's approval rating by state entering October 2026

President Trump faces a 60% disapproval rating as midterm elections approach. See how his approval varies by state.
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Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska

Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska

President Donald Trump has taken his Republican midterm rescue mission to Nebraska
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What will Washington do next if US bond yields keep rising?

What will Washington do next if US bond yields keep rising?

By Karen Brettell Oct 5 (Reuters) - The US government is paying more to borrow, and it is running out of easy ways to rein in its borrowing costs. Long-term Treasury yields are near their highest in two decades, and the causes do not look temporary.
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US goes into midterm elections with a less dynamic form of full employment

US goes into midterm elections with a less dynamic form of full employment

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party will carry a 4.2% unemployment rate into the congressional elections in early November, a low number by historical standards and in line with what most economists would regard as full employment.
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US services sector activity slows in September; price pressures mount

US services sector activity slows in September; price pressures mount

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - US services sector activity slowed in September, with strong domestic demand stretching supply chains and raising prices paid by businesses for inputs, indicating that inflation could remain high into next year.
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Democrats say they’ll lower costs. Can they cut deals with Trump?

Democrats say they’ll lower costs. Can they cut deals with Trump?

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is promising Democrats will tackle affordability if they win the midterms. They'll have to make deals with President Trump.