Many countries blunted the most painful effects of the energy shock from the war in Iran. But prices remain elevated and risks are multiplying.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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Global Economy Is Running Out of Wiggle Room
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Takeaways From the Fed’s Decision to Raise Interest Rates
The New York Times – Business:Kevin M. Warsh, the Federal Reserve chairman, said the bank acted to fight inflation that ‘is too high and has been for too long.’
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Fed Signals Another Rate Increase Could Be Coming
The New York Times – Business:Here’s how to read the Federal Reserve’s economic projections like a pro.
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Bessent and Warsh Take On the Bond Bears
The New York Times – Business:The Treasury secretary and the Federal Reserve chairman face similar tests: calming investors’ growing worries about inflation and deficits.
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Fed Meeting Will Test Central Bank’s Credibility With Bond Investors
The New York Times – Business:If the Fed opts against raising interest rates on Wednesday, investors will probably increase their forecasts for inflation, injecting new turmoil into the government bond market.
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Why the Fed Might Raise Interest Rates When Borrowing Costs Are Surging
The New York Times – Business:Elevated interest rates have raised the cost of mortgages and car loans without dampening consumer spending.
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Warsh Set for Showdown With Trump as Fed Faces Pressure to Raise Rates
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday, putting Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman, at odds with the administration just before the midterms.
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Architects of Japan’s Easy-Money Policies Are Changing Their Minds
The New York Times – Business:As the Bank of Japan weighs another rate increase on Friday, a divide over how Japan should confront inflation is widening.
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What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.
The New York Times – Business:President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.
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Inflation Complicates Trump’s Midterms Pitch to Voters
The New York Times – Business:Gas prices are high, mortgage rates are climbing and inflation remains well above target, complicating the president’s midterm appeal.
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Elevated Inflation Keeps Pressure on Fed to Raise Rates
The New York Times – Business:The odds of a quarter-point rate increase at the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week surged to 90 percent after August’s Consumer Price Index report.