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LAST UPDATE: October 15, 2025
Fed’s Collins Says It’s Prudent to Ease a Bit More in 2025
Boston Fed President Collins said further rate cuts may be prudent this year despite lingering inflation.
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Her remarks hint at evolving Fed policy sensitivity to labor market softness.
Trump administration says 4,108 workers have been fired since shutdown began
The administration reported that 4,108 federal employees have been terminated since the government shutdown started.
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The scale of firings highlights institutional strain and domestic economic ripple effects.
Trump says he will unveil list on Friday of ‘Democrat programs’ to be shut
Trump announced plans to release a list of Democratic programs targeted for cuts by Friday amid budget stalemate.
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The move intensifies political pressure and underscores ideological stakes in funding disputes.
