Interest Rates – Page 2

Inflation Remained Sticky Ahead of Trump’s Escalating Trade War, PCE Data Shows

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February.

By Colby Smith

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Why the Fed’s Job May Get a Lot More Difficult

President Trump’s plans risk stoking inflation and denting growth, an undesirable combination that economists warn could lead to much tougher trade-offs for the central bank.

By Colby Smith

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Bank of England Cautious Amid Economic Uncertainty and Rising Bills

Policymakers held interest rates at 4.5 percent on Thursday as they warned of rising economic uncertainty. Households are also bracing for higher utility costs starting next month.

By Eshe Nelson

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Powell’s ‘Transitory’ Inflation Call Revives Memories of Pandemic

Investors cheered the Federal Reserve chair’s assessment. But some economists fear a case of déjà vu.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler