Officials at the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, as they brace for the effects of President Trump’s policies on trade, taxes and immigration.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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The Fed Isn’t Calling It ‘Stagflation,’ but the Risks Are Rising
President Trump’s trade war is likely to lead to higher prices and slower growth, a challenging combination for the Fed. War in the Middle East could make the job harder still.
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Trump’s Trade Policies Prompt Companies to Raise Prices, Cut Staff
Consumers are starting to pull back spending as President Trump’s trade policies ripple through the economy.
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What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
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Trump and Iran Complicate the Fed’s Next Move
Investors are anxious about whether the central bank will change course on rate cuts as geopolitical turmoil and tariffs pose inflation risks.
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Fed’s ‘Wait and See’ Approach Is Intact as New Risks Cloud Economic Outlook
The central bank is set to hold interest rates steady for its fourth straight meeting, a pause that could be extended through the summer.
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Stocks Tread Cautiously as Investors Watch Oil Prices
As Israel and Iran exchanged more attacks, stock markets mostly rose even as worries remained about possible oil supply interruptions.
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Oil Up, Global Stocks Down After Israel Strikes Iran
Oil prices are up and stocks are down, as investors fear a potential wider regional conflict.
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Where’s the Inflation From Tariffs? Just Wait, Economists Say.
Are predictions for a jump in consumer prices too early, or just wrong?
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CPI Shows U.S. Inflation Remains Muted as Tariff Impact Is Limited
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4 percent in May, from a year ago, a reading that reflects only the initial impact of President Trump’s tariffs.
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What’s Next as the Latest U.S.-China Trade Talks Conclude
U.S. negotiators say the London summit represented progress. But investors and business leaders remain wary.
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As Trump’s Tariffs Reshape Trade, Businesses Struggle With Economic Uncertainty
Policymakers and business owners are navigating a highly uncertain moment for the economy, wary of overreacting but watchful of a meaningful downturn.