Inflation, Federal Reserve

Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Won’t Show the Progress Officials Want to See
Inflation data coming Friday should show a quicker rise in consumer prices at the end of 2024, supporting the Federal Reserve’s latest decision to hold off on further rate cuts. The Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the personal consumption expenditures,
Fed stands pat, leans hawkish with omission of inflation-progress reference
The Federal Reserve left interest rates in the 4.25% to 4.50% target range on Wednesday and gave little insight into when further easing may take place in an economy where inflation remains above target,
Where Inflation—and Inflation Expectations—Stand as the Fed Meeting Wraps Up
Since officials first cut rates in September, inflation has made uneven progress back down toward the central bank’s target. Meanwhile, investor expectations of inflation one and two y
Fed's drops line on making progress on inflation
The Federal Reserve's typically bland public statement after it votes on U.S. interest rates dropped a line about making progress on lowering inflation. In December, the Fed said, "Inflation has made progress toward the committee's 2% objective but remains somewhat elevated.
Federal government buoyed by today’s falling inflation figures
So, the government is jubilant about this news with the treasurer declaring the worst of inflation is behind us. If today's data is followed by a rate-cut it could open the door to an earlier election.
Financial conditions undercut Fed's 'restrictive' view: McGeever
U.S. interest rate cycles are driven largely by how restrictive or accommodative the Federal Reserve thinks monetary policy ...
Stocks end down as Fed shifts inflation view. Nvidia slides on talk of China sales curb
US stocks fall after the Fed held rates steady but suggested the inflation drop has stalled. Meta, Tesla and Microsoft report ...
Fed's wait-and-see approach likely won't be shaken by new GDP and inflation numbers
A new GDP report Thursday and the expectation of a sticky inflation reading Friday should reinforce the Federal Reserve’s new ...
Stop the printing presses: Why the Fed should target a hard 2% inflation cap
The optimal target for inflation is a range, so that businesses are not discouraged from risk-taking and consumers are not ...