Tag: government policy
Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday
WASHINGTON -- Below is the statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday after its latest policy meeting ended:Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has...
UK inflation is steady at 2.2% ahead of Bank of England's next rate decision
LONDON -- The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday, a day after official figures showed inflation...
Argentina's President Milei presents 2025 budget, vowing austerity and setting up a showdown
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Libertarian President Javier Milei of Argentina presented the 2025 budget to Congress late Sunday, outlining policy priorities that reflected...
Which candidate is better for tech innovation? Venture capitalists divided on Harris or Trump
LOS ANGELES -- Being a venture capitalist carries a lot of prestige in Silicon Valley. Those who choose which startups to fund see...
Black Caucus issues new guidelines for DEI policies and urges firms to help reduce racial wealth gap
WASHINGTON -- Corporate policies meant to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace are legal and should be expanded to promote broad economic...
US government is looking into airline frequent-flyer programs
The Biden administration says it is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue points that consumers have earned...