The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to fight inflation. Some economists want more; some politicians want less. What’s the logic?
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What Comes Next in the Fed’s Fight Against Inflation?
Wall Street will watch the central bank’s economic forecasts closely on Wednesday, when another jumbo-size rate increase is expected.
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Fed Chair Powell Signals Interest Rates to Remain High to Fight Inflation
The Federal Reserve chair has taken a hawkish tone in recent appearances, seeking to underscore the central bank’s commitment to bringing down prices.
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How a Whistleblower Could Help Elon Musk in His Case Against Twitter
Twitter’s former security chief could loom large in Mr. Musk’s legal efforts to undo his $44 billion acquisition of the social network.
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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.