John C. Williams, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said central bankers must “keep moving” in their inflation fight.
Category: Interest Rates
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As Fed Nears Next Rate Decision, Its Vice Chair Cites Reasons for Hope
Lael Brainard, the vice chair of the Federal Reserve, emphasized that non-wage causes have driven inflation in a sweeping speech.
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Price Gains Ease in Europe but Core Inflation Keeps Policymakers ‘Up at Night’
Declines in overall inflation rates may bring comfort to consumers, but central bankers are still wary of drivers of persistently high prices.
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After a Burst of New Businesses, a Cooling Economy Intrudes
The pandemic has brought a boom in entrepreneurship, but higher interest rates, a chill in venture capital and fears of recession now pose obstacles.
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Investors Are Walking a Tightrope as Stocks Head for a Second Weekly Gain
Signs of slowing inflation are competing with downbeat company forecasts as earnings season begins.
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Investing When Your Time Horizon Is Short
Cut back on stock and bond holdings, and focus on money market funds, C.D.s, Treasury bills and other options that are now offering high yields, our columnist says.
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Inflation Is Slowing, Good News for American Consumers and the Fed
Consumer Price Index inflation moderated to 6.5 percent in December, helping Fed officials to lean toward slower rate moves.
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Inflation slowed last month thanks to cheaper fuel and airfares.
The Consumer Price Index slowed, climbing 6.5 percent in December, helping Fed officials to lean toward slower rate moves.
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The U.S. May Finally Breach the Debt Ceiling. Here’s Why That Would Be Very Bad.
If Congress fails to increase the government’s borrowing limit in time, the result would be a shock to the economy and financial markets.
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Fed President Backs Slowdown as Support Mounts for Smaller Rate Move
Susan M. Collins, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, said she was leaning toward a quarter-point move at the central bank’s Feb. 1 meeting.
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US Employers Added 223,000 jobs in December
The Federal Reserve’s moves to cool the economy with higher interest rates seem to be taking gentle hold. Wage growth lost momentum.
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Fed Officials Ask How to Better Understand Inflation After Surprises
Federal Reserve officials, including Lisa Cook, a board member, are wrestling with how to think about price increases after 18 months of rapid change.