The state of the economy will affect voting next November, and the Federal Reserve may find itself in a delicate position, our columnist says.
Tag: Interest Rates
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An Optimistic Inflation Report Reduces Pressure on the Fed to Raise Rates
Central bankers have been debating whether a final rate move is needed. A cooler-than-expected October inflation report may take the heat off.
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A High-Stakes C.P.I. Readout on Inflation Is Due
The latest Consumer Price Index report, due out on Tuesday, is expected to show that progress in bringing down inflation is slowing.
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Fed Chair Recalls Inflation ‘Head Fakes,’ Pledges to Do More if Needed
Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, said officials will proceed carefully. But if more policy action is needed, he pledged to take it.