Inflation (Economics) – Page 85

Soft Landing or No Landing? Fed’s Economic Picture Gets Complicated.

Stubborn inflation and strong growth could keep the Federal Reserve wary about interest rate cuts, eager to avoid adding vim to the economy.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Inflation Was Quicker Than Expected in March, Unwelcome News for the Fed

The surprisingly stubborn reading raised doubts about when — and even whether — the Federal Reserve will be able to start cutting interest rates this year.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Housing Costs Continued to Rise Faster than Before the Pandemic

It will be difficult for the Federal Reserve to rein in inflation fully if shelter costs continue to run hot.

By Ben Casselman

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Markets Slide After Unexpectedly Strong Inflation Report

Stocks fell and bond yields jumped as investors reassessed when the Federal Reserve may begin cutting interest rates.

By Joe Rennison