Officials at the central bank have splintered over whether rising unemployment or elevated inflation poses the bigger economic risk.
Category: Federal Reserve System
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Judge Rules That Trump Administration Must Continue to Fund CFPB
The Trump administration had tried to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which acts as a guardrail for the safety of the financial system.
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How Kevin Hassett Became a Trump Loyalist and Fed Chair Contender
Mr. Hassett’s evolution from conservative economist to defender of the president’s economic agenda has raised questions about how he would lead the central bank.
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Chasing an Economic Boom, White House Dismisses Risks of A.I.
The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses, to a potential financial bubble — as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.
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The Economy Survived 2025, But Many Americans Are Reeling
A feared recession didn’t materialize, but unemployment rose, wage growth slowed and affordability challenges are mounting.
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From A.I. to Tariffs, 14 Charts That Explain 2025
President Trump’s trade policy, inflation and climbing stock prices shaped business and the economy this year.
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U.S. Inflation Slowed to 2.7% in November as Shutdown Distorts Data
Data collection issues skewed the latest Consumer Price Index report, economists warned, clouding the picture for the Federal Reserve as it also grapples with a cooling labor market.
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What to know about the report.
The Federal Reserve will get an updated read on U.S. inflation on Thursday with the release of last month’s Consumer Price Index.
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Next Fed Chair in ‘No-Win Scenario’ as Selection Process Draws to a Close
The person picked to replace Jerome H. Powell will be thrust into a credibility problem that will be difficult to escape.
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Why a Data Deluge Is Unlikely to Settle the Rates Debate
A backlog of government economic data is set to ease, but disagreement on the country’s economic outlook could linger.
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Jobs Report Could Provide Overdue Clarity on Uncertain Economy
Hiring and unemployment data for November will offer a snapshot of a cooling job market buffeted by President Trump’s policies.
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Jobs Data Is Finally Back. But the Economic Picture Is Still Blurry.
November’s job report may be distorted as a result of the government shutdown, limiting how much it will influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision in January.