Inflation (Economics) – Page 31

Fed Chair Powell Welcomes Cooling Inflation

Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, delivered optimistic remarks to Senators as inflation and the job market slow gently.

By Jeanna Smialek

The economy remains solid, but many analysts say that the labor market is in a sensitive place.

By Talmon Joseph Smith

As unemployment ticks up and wage growth cools, Federal Reserve officials are watching for signs that the job market is about to crack.

By Jeanna Smialek and Joe Rennison

Federal Reserve policymakers are watching for any sign that the labor market is weakening abruptly, which might prod them to cut rates sooner.

By Jeanna Smialek