United States Economy – Page 103

Stocks Fall as Wall Street’s Election Enthusiasm Subsides

The post-election rally has lost steam, with the S&P 500 down 2 percent for the week. But major stock indexes are still up since Election Day.

By Danielle Kaye

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates

A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank chair said.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Why the Dollar Keeps Getting Stronger

President-elect Donald J. Trump often says he prefers a weaker dollar, but economists and investors think his proposed policies will have the opposite effect.

By Joe Rennison

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How Trump’s Immigration Plans Could Affect the Economy

Expelling noncitizens on a mass scale is likely to raise prices on goods and services and lower employment rates for U.S. workers, many economists say.

By Lydia DePillis