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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Here’s What the Fed Chair Said This Week, and Why It Matters
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Investors Fear a Recession Spurred by the Fed’s Inflation Fight
The New York Times – Business:Investors were alarmed at suggestions by Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve’s chairman, that interest rates could go even higher in a bid to halt inflation.
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Fed Chair Opens Door to Faster Rate Moves and a Higher Peak
The New York Times – Business: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 Regulators Plan to Sue Over JetBlue’s Deal for Spirit
The New York Times – Business:Regulators looking to block JetBlue’s $3.8 billion bid to buy Spirit Airways think there’s no other way to address their competition concerns.
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How the Fed Opened Pandora’s Box
The New York Times – Business:Jerome H. Powell’s no-holds-barred response to the pandemic was made possible by history. It raises questions about the future.
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The Uneasy Dance Between the Markets and the Fed
The New York Times – Business:Exuberance in financial markets is likely to only strengthen the Federal Reserve’s resolve and shake up those very markets, our columnist says.
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Inflation Cooled Just Slightly, With Worrying Details
The New York Times – Business:Consumer Price Index inflation has been slowing compared with a year ago, but evidence is mounting that it could be a long road back to normal.
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Inflation cooled annually, but the details are more worrying.
The New York Times – Business:Consumer Price Index inflation has been slowing compared with a year ago, but the monthly figure picked back up in January.
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As Biden Prepares to Tout Economy, Fed Chair Powell Takes a Cautious Tone
The New York Times – Business:The White House has embraced signs that the economy is strong. For the Fed, that strength could prolong its fight against inflation.
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Strong hiring hints at more work ahead for the Fed, but wages cool.
The New York Times – Business:The Fed is tracking incoming labor figures as it decides how high interest rates need to go and how long they should stay elevated.
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Can A Trillion Dollar Coin Resolve the Debt Ceiling Crisis?
The New York Times – Business:The latest standoff over raising the nation’s debt ceiling is giving new life to an old theory about how to avoid a default.