Economists expected inflation and rates to stay low for years. With Silicon Valley Bank’s implosion, Wall Street is starting to reckon with how wrong that prediction has proved.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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Jobs Report Gives Fed a Mixed Signal Ahead of March Decision
The Federal Reserve is anxiously parsing incoming data as it decides between a small or a large rate move this month.
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With Wall St. Jumpy Again, the Jobs Report Could Offer Some Clarity
Investors keep flipping between worrying about the economy and seeing an end to the turmoil. The jobs report on Friday, and a report on inflation next week, might provide direction.
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The Fed’s Struggle With Inflation Has the Markets on Edge
The central bank’s success or failure will affect your wallet and, maybe, the next election, our columnist says.
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Here’s What the Fed Chair Said This Week, and Why It Matters
Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, opened the door to a more aggressive policy path — but emphasized that it depended on incoming data.
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Fed Chair Opens Door to Faster Rate Moves and a Higher Peak
In light of recent strong data, Jerome H. Powell said that the Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates higher than expected.
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Why the Federal Reserve Won’t Commit
Facing huge economic uncertainty, the Fed is keeping its options open. Jerome H. Powell, its chair, will most likely continue that approach on Tuesday.
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Why Companies Are Pushing Premium Products With Higher Prices
Companies are trying to maintain fat profits as the economy changes, making “premiumization” their new favorite buzzword.
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Retailers Lay Out a Downbeat Outlook as Inflation Squeezes Low-Income Shoppers
Despite better-than-expected earnings, retail executives predict that any sales growth will be much smaller than in years past.
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Eurozone Inflation Edges Lower, but Pressure on Prices Continues
The annual rate of inflation was 8.5 percent in February, down from 8.6 percent a month earlier, among countries using the euro.
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Stocks Sink for Third Straight Week
A turn in the market has eroded the sharp rally at the start of the year, as investors have fretted about recent signals suggesting a resurgence in inflation.
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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Sped Back Up
Inflation is down from its peak last summer, but recent readings have shown substantial and surprising staying power.