The monthly employment report suggested that the Federal Reserve might be able to tame inflation without causing a recession.
Tag: Federal Reserve System
-
The Fed Chair’s Challenge: Be Clear, but Not Too Certain
Talking to the former chair Ben Bernanke and others about the task ahead for Jerome Powell, the central bank’s current chief.
-
Stocks Plunge After Fed Chair Warns of ‘Pain’ From Inflation Fight
The S&P 500 fell 3.4 percent, its worst daily showing since mid-June, after the Federal Reserve chair spoke about the path ahead for monetary policy.
-
At the Fed’s Big Conference, Investors Will Grasp for Hints About Rate Path
The Federal Reserve chair will speak at a key annual economics conference, which is focused on economic constraints. But investors will be listening for clues about the central bank’s path ahead.
-
What Will Happen to Black Workers’ Gains if There’s a Recession?
Black unemployment fell quickly after the initial pandemic downturn. But as the Federal Reserve fights inflation, those gains could be eroded.