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Chicago Fed National Activity Index goes back into negative territory in March
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index ("CFNAI")  fell -0.03 in March, reversing from +0.24 in February, which was revised ...
Nasdaq, S&P, Dow futures mixed as relief rally driven by U.S.- China trade hopes fade
Stocks drop as U.S.-China trade war respite fades. Key economic data, earnings reports, and Fed balance sheet updates in ...
Fed’s Goolsbee warns economic activity may slump this summer after ‘artificially high’ pre-tariff bump
U.S. economic activity may appear “artificially high” before dropping off this summer, Chicago Federal Reserve President ...
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says Fed independence is ‘critically important' for its inflation fight
When there is interference over the long run, it’s going to mean higher inflation, it’s going to mean worse growth and higher ...
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Trump tariffs could lead to a summer drop-off in economic activity after an ‘artificially high' start, Chicago Fed chief says
"Activity might look artificially high in the ... Short-term uncertainty and financial pain aside, the Fed's Goolsbee expressed optimism about the country's longer-term economic outlook.
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Trump tariffs could lead to a summer drop-off in economic activity after an ‘artificially high' start, Chicago Fed chief says
The sudden buying binge could cause an "artificially high" level of economic activity, said Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee. "That kind of preemptive purchasing is ...