The Federal Reserve is unlikely to declare victory this week. But investors will watch for any hint that the end to rate increases is coming.
Category: Federal Reserve System
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The Strike Could Mean a Rise in Car Prices for Consumers
If the U.A.W. strike lasts long enough, it could cut the supply of vehicles and push prices even higher.
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Meet the Man Making Big Banks Tremble
Michael Barr, whom President Biden appointed as the Federal Reserve’s top bank cop, has drawn blowback for his bank regulation push.
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Inflation speeds up as gas prices climb, and some details could keep the Fed wary.
The Federal Reserve is likely to closely parse the inflation report released Wednesday, the last major data point before its Sept. 20 rate decision.
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Investors Feel Anxious Despite Falling Odds of a Recession
Some economists are playing down the chances of an economic downturn. But investors and voters aren’t feeling nearly as optimistic.
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U.S. Added 187,000 Jobs in August and Unemployment Rose to 3.8%
Employers added 187,000 jobs in August and unemployment rose to 3.8 percent as the economy continued to lose momentum built up after pandemic lockdowns.
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Wages Rose Only 0.2% in August, Easing Inflation Fears
The August increase was the smallest since early last year, a welcome sign for Federal Reserve policymakers.
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Fed Officials Will Parse Jobs Numbers to Assess Economy’s Momentum
The employment report could be an important factor as central bankers contemplate the future of interest rate policy.
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Fed Officials Will Parse Jobs Numbers to Assess Economy’s Momentum
The employment report could be an important factor as central bankers contemplate the future of interest rate policy.
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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Ticked Up in July
Overall inflation climbed to 3.3 percent, from 3 percent previously, underscoring the Fed’s long road back to 2 percent price increases.
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Job Openings Dropped in July as Labor Market Cooled
Vacancies fell to 8.8 million, the lowest level since March 2021.
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At Jackson Hole, Powell Faces a Changed Economy and Market
Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, warned in 2022 that the central bank might hurt the economy to cool inflation. This year, things look less dire.