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NY Fed President: Gov’t Shutdown Could Hinder Economic Growth

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JANUARY 18, 2019

While the Fed has hinted that it has been adjusting its U.S. economic outlook due to turmoil in the markets as well as decelerating expansion in China, New York Fed President John Williams said on Friday (Jan. 18) that the shutdown has become a hindrance for the economy, Financial Times reported.

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Regulators Ask Banks To Go Easy On Govt. Workers During Shutdown

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JANUARY 11, 2019

11) came and went and government workers affected by the 21-day shutdown didn’t receive paychecks, U.S. The Fed added that efforts by banks to help wouldn’t be criticized by bank examiners. Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell discussed the effects that a long-term shutdown could have on the economy. As Friday (Jan.

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Gov’t Shutdown Costs Creep To $11B

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JANUARY 29, 2019

A new report says that the government shutdown has cost the country about $11 billion in gross domestic product, and will impact the United States’ economic growth for the rest of the year. And although federal employees will receive back pay now that the government is back at work, most contractors will not.

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Fed’s Bullard Puts Positive Spin On Economy Despite Steep Job Losses

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APRIL 5, 2020

He said the government was “asking people to stay home to invest in national health.”. His opinion was that the sharp rise in unemployment claims (millions week-over-week as of late) means that people have been taking advantage of the government’s financial aid programs, which would keep money flowing overall. economy beforehand.

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For The Fed, It’s Hurry Up And Wait On Rates

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The minutes pointed to some deterioration in business and consumer sentiment, the government shutdown and the trade spat that has been ongoing between the U.S. Market participants had viewed the Fed as “not fully appreciating the tightening of financial conditions and the associated downside risks to the U.S. percent to 2.5

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Minneapolis Fed Chief Calls For ‘Generous’ SMB Funding

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APRIL 2, 2020

Kashkari said the government typically offers assistance to larger companies. A more recent effort, however, turned the spotlight on the needs of Main Street businesses, which have been especially hard-hit during the shutdowns. “I

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Fed’s Harker Warns Of Economic Fallout Of Increased COVID Cases

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JULY 15, 2020

There’s both the direct economic impact of businesses having to close down,” Harker said during a webinar organized by the Fed, as reported by Reuters. businesses closed forever between March and May due to the pandemic’s shutdowns. Harker said the impact could be twofold in its damage.

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Jos Growth Numbers Mark 100 Months Of Gains

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The government shutdown was no speed bump, at least, according to the latest job numbers. Department of Labor (DOL), showed that even with a partial government shutdown, growth marked the period and the unemployment rate stood at 4 percent. The Fed has left its benchmark rates unchanged thus far in 2019.

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Jobs Numbers Mark 100 Months of Gains in a Row

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The government shutdown was no speed bump, at least, according to the latest job numbers. Department of Labor (DOL), showed that even with a partial government shutdown, growth marked the period and the unemployment rate stood at 4 percent. The Fed has left its benchmark rates unchanged thus far in 2019.

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Personal Income, Consumer Spending Signal Weak Q1 Growth

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MARCH 3, 2019

Winograd added, “We shouldn’t expect any action from the Fed into at least the second half of the year.”. But government payments to farmers, as well as a VMware Inc special dividend, had bolstered incomes in December. (The And, as government spending and the $1.5 percent in January.

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Analysts Brace For Disappointing Q1 Results For Banks

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APRIL 7, 2019

The Fed pivoted so abruptly, which gives one pause about what they’re saying about the economy,” said Chuck Carlson, chief executive officer at Horizon Investment Services, in the Reuters report. With the U.S. That is down from the 8.2 percent Wall Street was expecting a mere six months ago. percent growth from 8.1 percent growth.

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Digital-First Economy Redefines Retail And Consumer Behavior

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

The temporary shutdown of physical retail clearly accelerated eCommerce penetration, but the ability to connect to your customers both on and offline means D2C brands are incredibly well-positioned to deepen these relationships even as physical retail [hopefully] gets back to normal.”. That dropped to 44.4 It even dropped from Q2 2019 (46.6

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Fed: Extended Shutdown Could Be Bad For Economy

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JANUARY 10, 2019

Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell said that an extended government shutdown could be damaging to the U.S. The chairman shared his thoughts about the shutdown at a Washington luncheon on Thursday (Jan. A longer shutdown is something we haven’t had,” he said. economy, according to a report in Financial Times.

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Can Main Street SMBs Cross The PPP Cash Chasm?

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APRIL 13, 2020

On March 24, knowing that government help was on the way, but not certain of the specifics, one in four Main Street SMBs didn’t think their businesses would survive the pandemic, and four in 10 said they weren’t sure. The time is now to think about government subsidies to keep Main Streets from becoming economic deserts.

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Congress OK's Deal To Avoid Federal Shutdown For 48 Hours, But Stalls On Stimulus Pact

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

18) to postpone a government shutdown for 48 Hours as Capitol Hill lawmakers prepared to settle in for a working weekend in a bid to pass a COVID-19 stimulus bill. Assuming Trump agrees, the deal will prevent the federal government from technically running out of money at midnight on Friday. The Post quoted Sen.

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NY Fed President: Gov’t Shutdown Could Hinder Economic Growth

Regulators Ask Banks To Go Easy On Govt. Workers During Shutdown

Gov’t Shutdown Costs Creep To $11B

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Fed’s Bullard Puts Positive Spin On Economy Despite Steep Job Losses

For The Fed, It’s Hurry Up And Wait On Rates

Minneapolis Fed Chief Calls For ‘Generous’ SMB Funding

Fed’s Harker Warns Of Economic Fallout Of Increased COVID Cases

Jos Growth Numbers Mark 100 Months Of Gains

Jobs Numbers Mark 100 Months of Gains in a Row

Personal Income, Consumer Spending Signal Weak Q1 Growth

Analysts Brace For Disappointing Q1 Results For Banks

Digital-First Economy Redefines Retail And Consumer Behavior

Fed: Extended Shutdown Could Be Bad For Economy

Can Main Street SMBs Cross The PPP Cash Chasm?

Congress OK's Deal To Avoid Federal Shutdown For 48 Hours, But Stalls On Stimulus Pact

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