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US Could Ease Some Post-Crisis Regulation

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“There is little doubt that the US financial system is stronger today than it was a decade ago,” Jerome Powell said in testimony to be delivered before the Senate Banking Committee, but “we must also be vigilant against new risks that may develop” The US Federal Reserve is open to easing some banking regulations put … Read more

Dollar Rises, Global Stocks Hold Highs On March Fed Rate Hike Bets

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European stocks held near 15-month highs and the dollar strengthened against other top global currencies on Thursday on growing expectations that the U. S. central bank will raise interest rates later this month. Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard became on Wednesday the latest central bank official to signal that a hike may be in the … Read more