The last three policy votes have featured some form of dissent, as officials grapple with how to weigh a softening labor market and resurgent inflation.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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Britain Faces Up to Tough Economic Choices. Finally, Economists Say.
The central bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, a decision that came at a time when British policymakers and lawmakers are confronting economic challenges.
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Holiday Consumer Spending Could Exceed $1 Trillion, Retailers Project
Despite shoppers’ concerns about rising costs, inflation and the government shutdown, retailers predict sales will increase as much as 4.2% over the holidays.
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A Month Without Data Muddles the Economic Picture
Tariffs and uncertainty were already making the economy hard to read. The loss of government data during the shutdown has made the situation much worse.
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Fed’s Policy Path Looks More Treacherous as Shutdown Delays Critical Data
The central bank is poised to lower interest rates again on Wednesday despite having only a partial view of how the economy is faring.
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Shutdown Could Cancel Next Inflation Report
Since the shutdown began, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has not been gathering the new data it needs to produce future reports, since its staff is furloughed.
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Comparing Savings Accounts and CDs Before the Fed Looks at a Possible Rate Cut
To ensure that your cash is getting the best return, compare the options among high-yield savings accounts and C.D.s.
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Does Your Electric Bill Keep Going Up? We Want to See It.
Utility rates are rising in many places across the country, and we’re continuing to report on the causes and impacts.
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What Could Torpedo the Stock Rally
The S&P 500 is nearing another record, but some analysts caution that a host of factors may stall its momentum.
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Is the Fed Too Confident About Inflation? Some Economists Think So.
The central bank confronts “no risk-free path” in balancing the risk of a sharp slowdown in the labor market and resurgent price pressures.
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Global Growth Remains Sluggish as Tariff Threats Loom
The International Monetary Fund said the impact of trade tensions had been limited so far, but it expects growth to slow.
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Germany’s Top Economist Charts a Path Out of Europe’s Crisis
Joachim Nagel, the president of Germany’s central bank, warned against “complacency” in European capitals over tariffs, competition with China and attacks on institutions.