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Congressional Democrats urge Dallas Fed to select a Latino for president

Twenty-two Democratic members of Congress are urging the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas to appoint the first Latino regional president to fill the top position that’s been vacant since October.

Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022

3 Top-Quality Tech Stocks Rated 'Strong Buy'

Despite the continuing market correction, the Fed is largely optimistic about a resilient U.S. economy and a rebound in the coming quarters. So, quality tech stocks Playtika (PLTK), Genpact (G), and VMware (VMW) could be solid bets now. They are rated Strong Buys in our proprietary rating system. Read on.

StockNews.com · May 6, 2022

Dow drops 1,000 points on worst day since 2020 amid fears over economic recovery

The Nasdaq fell 4.99 per cent to finish at 12,317.69, its lowest closing level since November 2020

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

The Week Ahead: Hoping for a turn in inflation trend, Fed will fight on

Now that the Federal Reserve has polished up its inflation-fighting credentials, has consumer inflation topped out?

Miami Herald · May 6, 2022

$57 billion wiped from Australian market, Wall Street rout as Dow plunges 1,000 points, Nasdaq loses 5pc

The ASX plunges by nearly $60 billion after Wall Street stocks plummet, as investors worry about the need for larger interest rate increases to stem inflation, while the Bank of England raises rates for a fourth time.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

US stocks see worst day this year as Fed rate hike rattles investors

Dow falls 3.1% a day after the Fed chair announces biggest hike in two decades to combat inflation

The Guardian - US · May 5, 2022

The Dow Jones tumbles over 1,100 points as fears about the economy intensify

The declines come a day after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by the most in over two decades as it embarks on a high-stakes fight to bring down inflation.

WEKU · May 5, 2022

Stocks dive as fears about the economy intensify

The declines come a day after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by the most in over two decades as it embarks on a high-stakes fight to bring down inflation.

WEKU · May 5, 2022

The Satanic Temple: If Christians Can Raise Flag at Boston City Hall, We Can Raise Ours Too

Plus: The push to abolish the Senate, Feds hike interest rates by 0.5 percent, and more...

Reason · May 5, 2022

Falling jobless rate is set to complicate Fed’s inflation fight

The U.S. unemployment rate probably fell to 3.5% in April, matching the lowest reading since the 1960s, and many economists expect it to keep declining — potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation.

Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022