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Thursday, April 11, 2013
The Two-Way
Why Does Anyone Care About Minutes Of Weeks-Old Fed Meetings?
April 11, 2013 The central bank made a mistake. It sent minutes from its most recent policy meeting to a small group of influential institutions, including some major banks, a day earlier than scheduled. But the minutes are always weeks old. Why are they important? Because they contain clues to the Fed's thinking.
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
The Two-Way
Economy Growing At 'Modest To Moderate Pace,' Fed Says
March 6, 2013 As the year began there was at least some growth in most parts of the country, the central bank says.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The Two-Way
Federal Reserve Boosts Effort To Lift Economy
December 12, 2012 The central bank's policymakers also said they expect their policies aimed at stimulating growth will remain in effect until the jobless rate drops to 6.5 percent, from the current 7.7 percent.