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On Wednesday, Philadelphia Fed president Charles Plosser will give a speech in Washington. (AP/Bradley C Bower)

Economy

The week ahead in economics: Fed officials speak, Congress’ recess, and new data

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August 5, 2013 4:00 am

President Obama might find it easier to defuse Syriaâs chemical weapons than the wrath of feminists if he doesnât promote Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Janet Yellen to the chairmanâs position. (AP/Eugene Hoshiko)

Fed chair candidate Janet Yellen owns a $15,000-$50,000 stamp collection

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August 5, 2013 4:00 am

Economy

Jobs report disappoints with 162,000 jobs added, unemployment falls to 7.4 percent

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August 2, 2013 4:00 am

Harvard University Professor Larry Summers would be able to lecture Congress and the president on what needs to be done to spur economic growth. (AP File)

Economy

The top three reasons liberals don’t like Larry Summers

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August 1, 2013 4:00 am

Former National Economic Council Director Larry Summers is a possibility to replace Ben Bernanke at the Federal Reserve. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

Presence of Larry Summers spices up normally dull Fed chair selection

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August 1, 2013 4:00 am

News

Pew: Record number of young adults living with their parents

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August 1, 2013 4:00 am

United States economic growth remained weak but exceeded analystsâ expectations in the second quarter, growing at an annual rate of 1.7 percent, according to initial estimates provided by the Commerce Department Wednesday morning. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Economy

Gross domestic product increases at 1.7 percent rate in second quarter

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July 31, 2013 4:00 am

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Economy

Fed announces no changes, provides no further detail on stimulus plans

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July 31, 2013 4:00 am

Economy

What the Fed is looking at in its meeting this week, in charts

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July 30, 2013 4:00 am

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has published a study estimating that the 2007-2009 financial crisis will wind up costing Americans the equivalent of $50,000 to $120,000 per household. (Thinkstock)

Economy

Dallas Fed: The financial crisis cost the US up to $14 trillion

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July 29, 2013 4:00 am

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The week ahead in economics: Fed officials speak, Congress’ recess, and new data

Fed chair candidate Janet Yellen owns a $15,000-$50,000 stamp collection

Jobs report disappoints with 162,000 jobs added, unemployment falls to 7.4 percent

The top three reasons liberals don’t like Larry Summers

Presence of Larry Summers spices up normally dull Fed chair selection

Pew: Record number of young adults living with their parents

Gross domestic product increases at 1.7 percent rate in second quarter

Fed announces no changes, provides no further detail on stimulus plans

What the Fed is looking at in its meeting this week, in charts

Dallas Fed: The financial crisis cost the US up to $14 trillion

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