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June 19, 2026
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Industrial Production Rebounded in October
Automakers, stung by supply chain problems, posted a strong increase.
November 16, 2021
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U.S. Manufacturing Growth Slows in October
The sector experienced growing headaches from supply chain bottlenecks and labor shortages.
November 2, 2021
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She faced allegations related to data-rigging at the World Bank.
October 12, 2021
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Fed Chairman: No Returning to Pre-Pandemic Economy
The pandemic, he said, appears certain to permanently "change the nature of work and the way work gets done."
August 18, 2021
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U.S. Economy Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Size
Fueled by vaccinations and government aid, the economy grew at a 6.5% annual rate last quarter.
July 29, 2021
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IMF Forecasts 6% Growth as Economies Reopen
But the agency downgraded its forecast for poorer countries, most of which are struggling to vaccinate.
July 27, 2021
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Inflation, a No-Show for Decades, Threatens to Return
Price increases have sparked fears that the quickening recovery could trigger runaway inflation for the first time in a generation.
May 24, 2021
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IMF Panel Endorses $650B Increase in Resources
Officials hope to provide more support for vulnerable countries battling the coronavirus pandemic.
April 9, 2021
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Powell Says Economy Recovering but Fed Support Still Needed
Although the recovery appears to be strengthening, there are still many pockets of weakness in the U.S. economy.
March 23, 2021
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US Economy Shrank 3.5% in 2020
The decline was the largest in 74 years.
January 28, 2021
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Yellen Urges Congress to Do More to Fight Pandemic Recession
The Treasury Secretary nominee said the nation risks "long-term scarring of the economy" without further action.
January 19, 2021
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Encrypted Messaging Apps Surge
Signal and Telegram are seeing huge upticks in downloads, while Facebook-owned WhatsApp saw its growth decline.
January 14, 2021
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World Bank Sees Subdued Recovery, Plenty of Risk
The bank expects 4% growth this year after the largest decline since World War II.
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Factory Orders Rise in November
Orders for durable goods rose a moderate 0.9%, while a key business investment metric also showed a gain.
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