/tags/federal-reserve Federal Reserve en-US Copyright Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:27:48 GMT /environment-nature/2023-10-18/txdot-applies-for-federal-wildlife-crossings-program-to-protect-animals-drivers Texas leads the nation human fatalities because of animal-vehicle collisions. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:27:48 GMT /environment-nature/2023-10-18/txdot-applies-for-federal-wildlife-crossings-program-to-protect-animals-drivers Glorie G. Martinez /business-economy/2022-08-01/as-interest-rates-rise-the-american-dream-of-homeownership-fades-for-some Rising interest rates and fierce competition are pushing many potential homeowners out of the market, leading one person to conclude: "I feel like the American dream isn't attainable anymore." Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:24:33 GMT /business-economy/2022-08-01/as-interest-rates-rise-the-american-dream-of-homeownership-fades-for-some Karen Zamora, Christopher Intagliata /2021-11-10/inflation-surges-to-its-highest-since-1990 Consumer prices were 6.2% higher in October than a year ago as inflation continues to chip away at the buying power of households across the country. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:04:42 GMT /2021-11-10/inflation-surges-to-its-highest-since-1990 Scott Horsley /news/2021-02-03/federal-watchdog-probing-sen-ted-cruz-efforts-to-change-pandemic-loan-program A federal watchdog for pandemic relief funding is asking for information about Texas Sen Ted Cruz’s efforts to change a loan program. Requirements for the program were altered soon after Cruz wrote to officials in charge — the changes benefitted major Cruz donors. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:48:06 GMT /news/2021-02-03/federal-watchdog-probing-sen-ted-cruz-efforts-to-change-pandemic-loan-program Bret Jaspers /business-economy/2020-09-05/feds-jerome-powell-jobless-rate-better-than-expected-recovery-to-take-a-long-time In an interview with NPR, Powell says it may take years before the economy has fully recovered. He says practicing social distancing and wearing masks is essential for the economy to rebound. Sat, 05 Sep 2020 23:00:29 GMT /business-economy/2020-09-05/feds-jerome-powell-jobless-rate-better-than-expected-recovery-to-take-a-long-time Steve Inskeep, Scott Horsley, Jim Zarroli /news/2019-02-25/federal-reserve-kicks-off-nationwide-listening-sessions-in-south-dallas Officials with the U.S. Federal Reserve were in Dallas Monday to launch a series of national conversations. The goal of these meetings is to understand… Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:46:31 GMT /news/2019-02-25/federal-reserve-kicks-off-nationwide-listening-sessions-in-south-dallas Syeda Hasan /2019-01-30/fed-says-u-s-growth-is-solid-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged The labor market continues to get stronger and the economy is growing at a solid rate, the Federal Reserve said. The central bank also said it will be patient as it decides on future rate increases. Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:13:51 GMT /2019-01-30/fed-says-u-s-growth-is-solid-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged Avie Schneider /business-economy/2018-11-15/in-dallas-fed-reserve-chairman-says-he-sees-potential-threats-from-global-slowdown Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, speaking in Dallas on Wednesday, said that the U.S. economy is performing well but he's eyeing potential risks… Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:22:39 GMT /business-economy/2018-11-15/in-dallas-fed-reserve-chairman-says-he-sees-potential-threats-from-global-slowdown Martin Crutsinger/Associated Press /2015-12-16/federal-reserve-announces-hike-in-short-term-interest-rates After holding rates near zero for seven years, the Fed approved a small increase Wednesday. While that step seems minor, the impact could be huge in 2016 as borrowing costs head up. Wed, 16 Dec 2015 19:03:00 GMT /2015-12-16/federal-reserve-announces-hike-in-short-term-interest-rates Marilyn Geewax /business-economy/2014-06-05/thanks-to-texas-bravado-dallas-landed-federal-reserve-100-years-ago One hundred years ago, Dallas was selected to be one of 12 locations to host a Federal Reserve Bank. It not only beat out other Texas cities, but also New… Thu, 05 Jun 2014 21:38:29 GMT /business-economy/2014-06-05/thanks-to-texas-bravado-dallas-landed-federal-reserve-100-years-ago Lauren Silverman