Farm Country Near Paw Paw

A view along the bike path connector from the C&O Trail near Paw Paw Tunnel to the village of Paw Paw on the other side of the Potomac River back in West Virigina.

Taken on Saturday October 28, 2023 at C&O Canal Towpath.

Interest Rates on Hold and Powell Speaks About Decision – The New York Times

Fed Meeting Live News: Interest Rates on Hold and Powell Speaks About Decision – The New York Times

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday while leaving the door open to a future increase, a cautious stance at a time when rapid inflation is retreating but is not yet vanquished.

Rates have been on hold in a range of 5.25 to 5.5 percent since July, up from near-zero as recently as March 2022. Policymakers think that borrowing costs are now high enough to weigh on economic growth if they are kept at this level over time.

By cooling demand, the Fed is hoping to prod companies to raise prices less quickly. While the economy has held up so far — growth was unusually strong this summer — inflation has come down since 2022. Overall price increases decelerated to 3.4 percent as of September, down from above 7 percent at their peak.

Breezewood, Penna.

The oft-photographed and written about interchange on Interstate 70 between the free section, US 30 Lincoln Highway and the very much not-free-section of Pennsylvania Turnpike. Interesting to zoom in and explore the various businesses along the way.

Pond

There is a farm, or maybe better said, wildlife pond up at Bare Hill Unique Area high above Canandaigua Lake in this unique area that is largely free of trees due to the steep slopes and high elevations.

Taken on Monday November 12, 2012 at Bare Hill Unique Area.