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Fed Officials Thought Rates Could Rise More if Inflation Stayed Stubborn

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Fed Officials Thought Rates Could Rise More if Inflation Stayed Stubborn

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s early November meeting suggested another rate increase remained possible, but officials were in no hurry.

By Jeanna Smialek

The Fed’s Decisions Now Could Alter the 2024 Elections

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The Fed’s Decisions Now Could Alter the 2024 Elections

The state of the economy will affect voting next November, and the Federal Reserve may find itself in a delicate position, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

An Optimistic Inflation Report Reduces Pressure on the Fed to Raise Rates

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An Optimistic Inflation Report Reduces Pressure on the Fed to Raise Rates

Central bankers have been debating whether a final rate move is needed. A cooler-than-expected October inflation report may take the heat off.

By Jeanna Smialek

A High-Stakes C.P.I. Readout on Inflation Is Due

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A High-Stakes C.P.I. Readout on Inflation Is Due

The latest Consumer Price Index report, due out on Tuesday, is expected to show that progress in bringing down inflation is slowing.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler