Fed chair Powell warns virus hurts recovery on easing path
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that a renewed viral outbreak endangers the modest rebound in hiring and spending, justifying keeping interest rates near zero for now. He urged Congress to provide continued relief, noting May and June gains but a fragile job recovery and uncertain path dependent on the pandemic. Powell cited the $2 trillion stimulus and unemployment benefits while signaling more fiscal support will be needed amid negotiations on an extended package.
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GOP Unemployment Benefit Plan Faces Payment Delays Across States
A Republican proposal to cut the $600 weekly boost for jobless Americans could delay benefits for weeks or months as states reprogram aging systems. Florida officials note existing delays, while Democrats urge extending the $600 aid to preserve relief during the crisis.
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Antitrust Hearing Focuses on Big Tech Giants
House antitrust subcommittee grilled Sundar Pichai Jeff Bezos Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook in a virtual session probing market dominance and the adequacy of U S antitrust laws. Presidents comments and diverse criticisms highlighted concerns over labor practices surveillance censorship and political bias amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
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Wall Street Rallies as Fed Keeps Rates Low
Wall Street rose with the S&P 500 up 1.2 percent while the Dow gained 160.29 points and the Nasdaq climbed 1.4 percent after the Federal Reserve kept rates at record lows and signaled ongoing monthly bond purchases of about 120 billion. The move, aided by congressional stimulus, marked a recovery kickoff from the pandemic recession.
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