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A Key Inflation Gauge Hovers Above Fed’s Target

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge was relatively stable on an annual basis, the latest reminder that bringing inflation down is…

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What to Watch on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve Meets

The central bank is not expected to change interest rates, but its economic projections will be in focus.

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Fed Meets Amid Worries That Inflation Progress Might Stall

Inflation had been moderating steadily, but it is now hovering around 3 percent. Will lowering it fully to normal levels…

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A Key Inflation Measure Moderated in January

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure continued to cool on an annual basis, even as a key monthly gauge nudged…

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A Key Inflation Gauge Came In Hotter Than Expected Last Month

Overall prices cooled slightly from a year ago, but the report included worrying signs for the Federal Reserve.

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Mortgage Rates and Inflation Could Draw Attention to the Fed This Election

The Federal Reserve is poised to cut rates in 2024 while moving away from balance sheet shrinking. Yet a key…

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Fed Minutes Showed Officials Feeling Better About Inflation

Central bankers wanted to signal that interest rates were likely at or near their peak while keeping their options open,…

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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Eased in November

A key inflation index has been cooling as prices rise less rapidly, good news for policymakers and consumers.

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Is Jerome Powell’s Fed Pulling Off a Soft Landing?

It’s too soon to declare victory, but the economic outlook seems sunnier than it did a year ago, and many…

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What to Watch at the Fed’s Final Meeting of 2023

Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged, but economists will watch for hints at what’s next.

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