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.
Fed hold rates steady, sees inflation as 'elevated,' as Powell declines comment on Trump
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a ...
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid ‘Elevated’ Inflation and Trump Uncertainty
Though the Fed and its chairman, Jerome Powell, repeatedly tout their independence from the political world, it is clear from comments from Fed officials that they believe inflati ...
Fed holds rates steady, takes less confident view on inflation
US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a press conference after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting in ...
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's ...
Is gold a good substitute for cash in inflationary periods?
However, many gold experts aren't surprised by gold's current performance. Historically, investors turn to gold in times of inflation and economic unease. For example, they may use gold as a way to ...
Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and ...
Monetary and fiscal policies to play key role in reviving financial sector: Rohit Agarwal
Hence when they get comfortable, of course, keeping inflation in mind, I think things will get better on the credit side and ...
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Trump policies will likely have ‘modest’ effect on inflation, Bernanke says
The economic policies outlined by the incoming Trump administration won’t cause a radical shift in inflation, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Saturday. “I agree Trump ...
Mises Institute3d
Should Inflation Be Defined Only as Price Increases?
Mainstream economists define “inflation” as general increases in consumer and producer prices. Yet, such a definition misses ...
What is 'Exchange Rates'
An exchange rate is how much one currency is worth in terms of another currency. Most exchange rates change freely, going up ...
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Inflation Feels Doubly Bad for Workers
Incorporating these costs and dynamics into economic models could meaningfully change our understanding of the costs of inflation, both analytically and quantitatively, the study argues. The ...