Fed officials are waiting for an inflation slowdown, and economists have predicted that this could mark the start of a deceleration.
Tag: Interest Rates
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In an Unequal Economy, the Poor Face Inflation Now and Job Loss Later
Americans with low incomes are pulling back from buying even as their richer counterparts keep spending — with potentially big consequences.
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Good News on Jobs May Mean Bad News Later as Hiring Spree Defies Fed
Employers hired rapidly and paid more in July, suggesting the Federal Reserve may have to remain aggressive in its effort to cool the economy.
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Lessons From the ’80s, When Paul Volcker Reigned and Rates Were High
When inflation was soaring 40 years ago and the economy slowed, short-term investing was perilous. But people with patience and long horizons came out fine.
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A Fed Pivot? Not Yet, Policymakers Suggest, as Rapid Inflation Lingers.
Stocks rose after the Federal Reserve’s recent meeting, with investors hoping the central bank would dial back rate increases. Not so soon, officials indicated on Tuesday.