Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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The World’s Central Banks Are Wrestling With a Gigantic Problem
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U.S. Economy Grew 2 Percent in Early 2026 Even as War in Iran Began to Hit Energy Prices
The New York Times – Business:Gross domestic product expanded at a 2 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, a period including first weeks of conflict in the Middle East.
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How Powell Just Complicated Trump’s Fed Plans
The New York Times – Business:Traders now think the Federal Reserve will keep steady interest rates, or perhaps even increase them, amid succession intrigue at the central bank.
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Rising Fuel Prices Could Force Excruciating Choices on Economic Policies
The New York Times – Business:The European Central Bank and Bank of England were expected to hold interest rates steady on Thursday while searching for signs of possible longer-term damage.
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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s April Meeting
The New York Times – Business:The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell’s final meeting as chair.
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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s April Meeting
The New York Times – Business:The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell’s final meeting as chair.
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Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Chair Pick, Faces Skepticism Over Claim of Independence
The New York Times – Business:Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve could still be delayed by a Justice Department investigation into the current chair, Jerome H. Powell.
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Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick to Lead Fed, Faces Senate at Tricky Moment
The New York Times – Business:Kevin M. Warsh has enough support to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but a criminal investigation into the central bank stands in his way.
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The Peace Rally Gets Derailed
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices are climbing and global stocks are falling as investors worry about the prospects for a speedy end to the war in the Middle East.
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Why Your Paycheck Feels Smaller
The New York Times – Business:Ben Casselman, our chief economics correspondent, explains why wages are not keeping up with inflation and what that means for American workers and the economy.
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White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump’s Timeline
The New York Times – Business:Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.
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Despite Iran War’s Effects, PepsiCo Says Consumers Still Spending on Snacks
The New York Times – Business:Executives at the food and drink giant announced a rise in sales of drinks and snacks but warned that “inflation will come.”