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The Federal Reserve is the United States' central bank. It's played a pivotal role in guiding the US through the global financial crisis through its low-interest monetary policy.

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November 1, 2023

US Fed holds interest rates steady at 22-year high

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The German national anthem and its pitfalls

The German national anthem and its pitfalls

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Could the Fed push US economy off a cliff?

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Time could be running out for policymakers to pause rate hikes before causing a deep downturn or financial instability.
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Currently touring Europe, the Indonesian all-female rock trio Voice of Baceprot wants the critics to focus on the music.
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Fighting malnourishment is becoming harder

Fighting malnourishment is becoming harder

Food prices in general are rising – and so is the cost of a food used to treat malnourishment.
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Debt crisis looms for developing countries

Debt crisis looms for developing countries

As rich countries seek to tame soaring inflation, highly indebted developing countries are feeling the heat.
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Supply problems fuel German inflation

As Europe's biggest economy is recovering from the pandemic, prices in Germany jumped 4% last month.
BusinessSeptember 30, 2021