What to Watch on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve Meets
The central bank is not expected to change interest rates, but its economic projections will be in focus.
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Unilever to Spin Off Ben & Jerry’s and Cut 7,500 Jobs
The consumer goods giant said the moves would make for a “simpler, more focused company” as consumers trade down to cheaper brands amid high inflation.
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Fed Meets Amid Worries That Inflation Progress Might Stall
Inflation had been moderating steadily, but it is now hovering around 3 percent. Will lowering it fully to normal levels prove difficult?
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Email ‘Mistake’ on Inflation Data Prompts Questions on What Is Shared
Traders are closely watching once-obscure economic data, prompting more scrutiny of how widely the government distributes the information.