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Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates as Economy Holds Up

Federal Reserve officials are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting this week. They will also release a fresh set of economic projections.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Inflation Data Could Show Signs of Progress After Disappointing Run

The Consumer Price Index, which will be released on Wednesday morning, could show price gains moderated a bit in April.

By Ben Casselman

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Inside the Rent Inflation Measure That Economics Nerds Love to Hate

The Consumer Price Index inflation measure accounts for housing costs in a complicated way. There are reasons for it.

By Jeanna Smialek

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What Forecasters Say About Interest Rates (and Why They Disagree)

Hopes for a steep drop in borrowing costs for consumers and businesses have been dashed. But some experts predict modest reductions in coming months.

By Talmon Joseph Smith