JEANNA SMIALEK
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Fed Officials Avoided a Victory Lap at July Meeting
Federal Reserve officials raised interest rates at their July 26 meeting, but investors doubt that they will lift them again this year.
Inflation Picks Up, but Details Under the Surface Are Encouraging
Economists looked past the first acceleration in overall inflation in more than a year and saw signs that price pressures continued to moderate in July.
How Long Will Interest Rates Stay High?
It’s pricey to borrow to buy a business, car or home these days. Interest rates are expected to fall in coming years — how much...
A Fed Official Wonders: ‘Do We Need to Do Another Rate Increase?’
The head of the powerful New York Fed said that it was an “open question,” and that rates could fall next year.
The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Cooled in June
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index moderated, even as consumer spending data looked strong.
Soft Landing Optimism Is Everywhere. That’s Happened Before.
People are often sure that the economy is going to settle down gently right before it plunges into recession, a reason for caution and humility.
Fed Raises Rates After a Pause and Leaves Door Open to More
Federal Reserve officials lifted borrowing costs by a quarter-point after pausing in June. They could rise more, but the central bank is not ready to...
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s July Meeting
The Federal Reserve is poised to raise interest rates after pausing in June. What comes next is crucial, but don’t expect clear commitments.
Flood of Workers Has Made the Fed’s Job Less Painful. Can It Persist?
Federal Reserve officials thought job gains would taper off more, but they’ve remained strong. An improving supply of workers has been crucial.
Jerome Powell’s Prized Labor Market Is Back. Can He Keep It?
The Federal Reserve chair spent the early pandemic bemoaning the loss of a strong job market. It roared back — and now its fate is...
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