U.S. Unemployment Claims Fall To New Pandemic Low
290,000 people sought benefits last week, which was down 6,000 from the previous week.
U.S. Unemployment Claims Fall To New Pandemic Low
Nam Y. Huh / AP
October 21, 2021
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Fed decides to increase interest rates despite bank runs
The Federal Reserve addressed recent bank runs in making its decision to raise interest rates.

Treasury Secretary Yellen expresses confidence in banking industry
Yellen reassured banking leaders, saying the Fed will continue to provide access to liquidity when it is needed.

Inflation cools in February, but food and shelter costs still high
The inflation rate continues to subside some, but the cost of food and shelter remains stubbornly high.
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