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A Holiday Season Divided by Inflation and Economic Struggles

Even if policymakers achieve a gentle economic slowdown, it won’t be smooth for everyone.

By Jeanna Smialek and Tony Luong

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Fed Officials Discussed Slowing Interest Rate Increases ‘Soon’

The central bankers discussed the need to slow rate increases soon at their last meeting, while signaling that they are likely to raise borrowing costs higher.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Are the Federal Reserve’s Rate Increases Working?

The Fed’s campaign to slow the economy is gradually taking hold, but officials have been particularly surprised by the job market's resilience.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Markets Hold Gains Despite Fed Warnings

Several Fed officials sought this week to temper investors’ enthusiasm over signs that inflation could be slowing.

By Joe Rennison and Jeanna Smialek

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