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The Fed Is Sitting on the Sidelines, but for How Long?

The relative calm in the markets may not survive upheaval in the A.I. sector and a deluge of disruptive Trump policies, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Inflation Ticked Up in December, Fed’s Preferred Measure Shows

The central bank needs to see further progress on inflation or weakness in the labor market to resume interest rate cuts.

By Colby Smith

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High Inflation and New Tariffs Will Make the Fed’s Job Tougher

Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect for interest rates this year.

By Colby Smith

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U.S. Economy Grew 2.3 Percent in Fourth Quarter

Gross domestic product grew by 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter, capping a more robust year than expected. Policy uncertainty clouds the outlook.

By Ben Casselman

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