Posts Tagged ‘federal reserve’

Week in Review: Rate Hike on Horizon, China Topsy Turvy Again, Twitter Bashes Itself, Goldman Hearts Tech

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By    July 31, 2015

Fed officials hinted that a rate hike may come as soon as September; after a reprieve, China’s stock market hit more turbulence this week; Twitter stock tanked after CEO’s frank comments.

Week in Review: Cautious Fed, Microsoft Intrigue, China versus U.S.

By    October 10, 2014

US central bankers hinted that the current era of ultra-low interest rates will last a little longer; Behind the scenes at Microsoft, Ballmer and Gates’ epic clash; the size of China’s economy may have surpassed that of the U.S., depending on how you do the math.

Week in Review: The New Subprime, Banking’s Big Secret, PayPal Goes Solo

By    October 3, 2014

An explosive story lifted the curtain on one of the country’s most important and secretive financial institutions; Online auction site Ebay announced it would spin off its PayPal subsidiary; investors are pouring their money into a new form of securitized debt, automotive loans.

How to Get Inside the Government’s File Cabinet

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By    March 19, 2013

Here’s everything you need to know about filing a FOIA request — and a few resources to help.

Keeping Tabs on the Fed

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By    December 3, 2012

The Federal Reserve release countless documents each year explaining its policy stance and economic projections. Here are the most important ones and what journalists should glean from them.

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