Economy Fed Keeps Rates Steady But Expresses Caution About The Global Economy 3:58pm January 27, 2016 by Jim Zarroli Federal Reserve policymakers said they believe the U.S. economy is growing at a moderate pace, and that any increases this year will be "gradual."
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National Economy Beyond The Unemployment Rate: Look At These 5 Labor Indicators 8:11pm November 07, 2014 by Sonari Glinton The unemployment rate tells only a partial story about the labor market and the state of American workers. Five other measures provide a fuller understanding of the economy and the nation's workforce. Add to Listen QueueListen Now