A half-point rate increase, to 4 percent, the highest since 2008, is widely expected as the central bank continues its campaign to control inflation.
Tag: Inflation (Economics)
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The Fed Raises Rates a Quarter Point and Signals More Ahead
America’s central bank has shifted into a new phase, raising rates more slowly as inflation shows signs of moderating.
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Eurozone Inflation Falls in January as Energy Costs Ease
Prices rose at an annual rate of 8.5 percent last month, down from 9.2 percent in December, but signs of persistent cost increases remain.
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The State of the U.S. Economy in 4 Numbers
A look at key figures and what they reveal about the current economic situation.
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Stock Market’s Newfound Optimism Faces Test as Fed Meets
Recent stock gains have been driven by hope that a rate-raising cycle is close to ending. If investors decide they were wrong about this, a drop could follow.