The Fed Tries to Steer Clear of Politics, But Election Year Is Making It Tough
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The Fed Tries to Steer Clear of Politics, But Election Year Is Making It Tough

Economists are wondering whether political developments could play into both the Fed’s near-term decisions and its long-term independence.
Biden, Seeking to Build on Fruitful Week, Will Announce Billions in Chip Grants
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Biden, Seeking to Build on Fruitful Week, Will Announce Billions in Chip Grants

The $6.1 billion for Micron, to shore up the domestic supply of semiconductors, comes after a key union endorsement and passage of an aid bill central to the president’s foreign policy agenda.