Crash Course
Federalism: Crash Course Government and Politics
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about federalism, or the idea that in the United States, power is divided between the national government and the 50 state governments. Craig will teach you about how federalism has evolved over the...
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Markets Take Sharp Turn Down After Fed Hikes Interest Rates
Stocks plunged following the Federal Reserve's decision to hike interest rates for the fourth time this year, despite heavy criticism from President Trump that the central bank has been too aggressive in raising borrowing costs.
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San Francisco Fed president says she’s not worried about a second Trump presidency
Mary C. Daly isn't worried about a second Trump presidency.
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How Will the Economy Do as We Head into Q4?
Ayako Yoshioka, Senior Portfolio Manager at Wealth Enhancement Group, discusses how data is indicating how the economy will fare in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Fed's Inflation Gauge Drops to 2.2%
Good news on the inflation front. The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed consumers paid 2.2 percent more for goods and services for the year
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Understanding How Inflation Works From An Expert
Ryan Bourne, from The CATO Institute, breaks down everything you need to know about inflation, price gouging and how it all works. Watch!
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The Federal Reserve
Born from a series of financial crises in the 20th century, the Federal Reserve, or Fed, controls monetary policy in the United States to ensure economic growth through maximum employment and fair pricing.
Economics Explained
Is Inflation Finally Coming To an End? | Economics Explained
Inflation has been perhaps the single biggest issue facing the global economy over the past year and has proven far more persistent than most people originally assumed. But with central banks around the world all raising interest rates,...
Economics Explained
Do Bank Failures Always Cause Recessions? | Economics Explained
Jean-Edouard Colliard is a financial regulation professor at HEC Paris. He previously worked as Economist at the European Central Bank where he gave policy advice to the ECB, including at the highest level. The video describes the recent...
Hip Hughes History
The Federal Reserve Act Explained
The 1913 Federal Reserve Act created the modern day Federal Reserve system. In this lecture we explain the basics of what the law did and how the Fed influences the economy. Perfect for APGOV students or anyone seeking an overview of US...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
How the Federal Reserve's QE Has Contributed to Inequality
People in America get really angry at the Federal Reserve and at the "money system" in general during economic crises. The Fed draws hostility because of its power, its insulation from democratic accountability, its lack of transparency,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Pains of Global Rebalancing
In part 3 of INET's interview with Ha-Joon Chang, he says that as the United States stumbles in its role of "buyer of last resort," exporting countries like Germany and Japan have to do the job of rebalancing because structural...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Why Greenspan Knew, But Didn’t Act
In conversation with Institute President Rob Johnson, Sebastian Mallaby — Paul Volcker Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of a new book on Alan Greenspan’s tenure as Chairman of the Federal Reserve — parses...
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Federal Reserve in spotlight amid Trump attacks
Jerome Powell's announcement regarding interest rates will highlight the Federal Reserve's influence on current and future economic conditions. (Scripps News)
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Markets Rally after Strong Jobs Report, Powell's Vow to Be 'Patient' with Policy
Markets soared on Friday ー the Dow Jones Industrial Average leading gaining more than 670 points ーfollowing comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell on monetary policy and reports that the jobs market is not slowing.
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Nasdaq Enters Correction Territory as Stocks Extend Losses
Stocks broke through on the downside in the final hours of trading Thursday, with the Dow sinking as much as 700 points, and the Nasdaq falling into correction territory, down 10 percent from its all-time highs hit in August.
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U.S. Fed hikes interest rates
CBC's Renee Filippone has the latest on the rate hike, and what it could mean for Canadians and our economy
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U.S. Stocks Close Off Session Highs as Inflation Fears Ease
U.S. stocks closed off their session highs on Wednesday, as investors' concerns around inflation and rate hikes from the Federal Reserve eased. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8%, the Dow Jones gained 1.4%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose by 2.1% to...
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U.S. Stocks Close Near Session Highs to Snap Three-Week Losing Streak
U.S. stocks closed near their session highs on Friday for their third straight day of gains, snapping a three-week losing streak for the major indexes. For the week, the S&P 500 rose 3.6%, the Dow added 2.7%, the Nasdaq climbed 4.1%. Rob...
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U.S. Stocks Close Higher to Extend Gains Ahead of CPI Data
U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday as investors await CPI data from the Labor Department, set to be released on Tuesday. The Dow jumped 0.71%, the S&P 500 added 1.06%, and the Nasdaq gained 1.27%. Ross Mayfield, investment strategy...
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U.S. Stocks Close Near Session Lows, Capping a Third Straight Weekly Drop
U.S. stocks closed near their session lows on Friday, with all three major indexes finishing the week in the red. David Waddell, CEO & Chief Investment Strategist at Waddell & Associates, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
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Stocks Close Lower to Start Trading Week
U.S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday after investors returned to trading action following Labor Day weekend. The Dow dropped 0.55%, the S&P 500 fell 0.41% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq closed down 0.74% for its seventh-straight day of losses,...
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U.S. Stocks Close Near Session Lows to Kick Off Week
U.S. stocks closed near session lows on Friday. Friday's sell-off continued as investors price-in expected rising rates and tighter U.S. monetary policy from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Industrial Average dropped 0.57%, the S&P 500 fell...