The central bank kept its key rate at a 20-year high of roughly 5.3%, where it has been since last August.
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American Airlines profit cut augurs bleaker summer travel season
Airlines in the U.S. and Europe had previously expected fares to surge this summer.
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State regulators reject settlement with Electricity Maine over customer complaints
The Public Utilities Commission turns down a proposed settlement with Electricity Maine, saying it falls short of what’s needed to punish the company, and orders staff to renew its efforts to find a resolution to the long-running dispute.
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Nissan warns owners of 84,000 older vehicles about risk of exploding air bag inflators
The urgent request comes after one person in a Nissan was killed by an exploding front-passenger inflator, and as many as 58 people were injured since 2015.
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Former worker accuses Puritan Medical Products of ‘heinous racism’ in federal lawsuit
Dupreme Ammonds, of Hartland, alleges managers at the Pittsfield swab-making facility did not address complaints about racial harassment and civil rights violations he faced over 14 months at the company.
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More people make ‘no-buy year’ pledges as overspending or climate worries catch up with them
Many are using the challenge to dig out of debt, while others seek to shore up their financial future.
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U.S. offers state a lease to research offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine
The move could establish Maine as a leader in developing the offshore wind industry and provide valuable information about how to build out similar projects.
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U.S. consumer confidence rises in May after 3 months of declines
Most economic indicators show the economy in good shape, though there have been some signs it’s cooling off.
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Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion in support of women’s power
Gates says the donations will go to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally, including reproductive rights in the U.S.
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Friday’s preholiday travel breaks record for most airline travelers screened at U.S. airports
More than 2.9 million travelers were screened at U.S. airports on Friday, surpassing a previous record set last year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, according to the Transportation Security Agency.