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New Fed Policy Suggests Low Rates for the Long Term

The Fed now seeks to control inflation through the benchmark federal funds rate. Find out what this means for investors and consumers.
Following the Inflation Debate

See how measures economists and Fed policymakers use to monitor inflation fuel the debate over how long 2021’s price increases will last.
Your Business: New Rules for Writing Off Restaurant Meals

The December 2020 stimulus bill lets businesses deduct the full cost of restaurant meals in tax years 2021 and 2022. Get the details.
HOT TOPIC: High-Frequency Indicators: Where to Look for Signs of Recovery

This article discusses various high-frequency indicators economists use to monitor the pandemic’s impact and the economic recovery’s progress.

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