FOMC Statement Acknowledges Lack of Progress Toward 2% Inflation Goal
The Federal Open Market Committee’s latest policy statement on Wednesday pointed to stubborn inflation readings and an ...
Stop the printing presses: Why the Fed should target a hard 2% inflation cap
The optimal target for inflation is a range, so that businesses are not discouraged from risk-taking and consumers are not ...
Powell says 2% inflation target will not be focus of framework review
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is speaking in a press conference following the conclusion of the FOMC policy meeting.Invest with Confidence: Follow ...
Can Trump Lower Inflation in 2025?
During his inauguration speech, President Trump promised to use his federal powers to "defeat what was record inflation and ...
Here’s What To Expect From January’s CPI Inflation Figures
The Consumer Price Index report for January is expected to show broadly unchanged annual inflation according to nowcasts. That may be broadly good news for the Fed.
Fed's Powell said PCE inflation rose 2.6% in 12 months ended in December
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the PCE inflation report in December is expected to show prices rose 2.6% in the past 12 months, or a somewhat higher 2.8% based on the core rate that omits food and ...
Inflation rises 2.9% in December, in line with expectations
The Labor Department released the inflation report for December, which showed prices were up 2.9% from a year ago, in line ...
Trump says inflation isn’t his No. 1 issue. So what will happen to consumer prices?
Inflation was a driving force behind Donald Trump’s election, but he’s put the issue on the back burner during his first week ...
Real World Economics: Understanding inflation will lead to trust in economic policies
Measuring key aspects of a nation’s economy is important, but the metrics used are often misunderstood by many. Quantifying ...