Consumer Behavior – Page 42

The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Cooled Notably in February

A closely watched measure of price increases provided encouraging news as the Fed considers when to stop raising rates.

By Jeanna Smialek

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People Bought Crocs During the Pandemic. They Haven’t Stopped.

While other brands that thrived with customers in quarantine have dropped off, sales of the easily slipped-on clogs are up nearly 200 percent since 2019.

By Jordyn Holman

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Republicans Say Spending Is Fueling Inflation. The Fed Chair Disagrees.

Jerome H. Powell has said that snarled supply chains, an oil shock following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and shifts among American consumers are primarily behind rapid price growth.

By Jim Tankersley

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Why the Federal Reserve Won’t Commit

Facing huge economic uncertainty, the Fed is keeping its options open. Jerome H. Powell, its chair, will most likely continue that approach on Tuesday.

By Jeanna Smialek

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