Central bankers are still fighting inflation, but are poised to slow to a rate increase of half a percentage point at their final meeting of 2022.
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Federal Reserve to Slow Rate Increases and Offer Hints at Future
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Inflation Forecasts Were Wrong Last Year. Should We Believe Them Now?
The New York Times – Business:Economists misjudged how much staying power inflation would have. Next year could be better — but there’s ample room for humility.
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The Week in Business: Labor Actions Sweep Britain
The New York Times – Business:The national average gasoline price has fallen to where it was a year ago. China’s economy is not expected to bounce back quickly, as it rolls back “zero Covid” policies. And the Fed meets.
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Biden Loves the Jobs Report, but the Fed Likely Does Not
The New York Times – Business:The president is celebrating a jobs engine that is running hot; Federal Reserve officials want to see more signs of slowing growth amid their campaign to tame inflation.
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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Slowed in October
The New York Times – Business:A measure of inflation that the Fed watches most closely is showing signs of moderation, though price gains still remain too fast for comfort.
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Powell says that rates will rise more and remain high ‘for some time.’
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Reserve chair said the central bank will keep lifting rates to control price increases, and played down a recent cooling in inflation.
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A Holiday Season Divided by Inflation and Economic Struggles
The New York Times – Business:Even if policymakers achieve a gentle economic slowdown, it won’t be smooth for everyone.
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The Week in Business: The Fed Stays Its Course
The New York Times – Business:Job growth slowed last month, but remained strong. Elon Musk cleaned house. And the economy will be a big issue in the midterms.
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Workers Expect Fast Inflation Next Year. Could That Make It a Reality?
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Reserve chair is eyeing near-term inflation expectations, which might shape wages — and help keep prices rising rapidly.
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Fed Ushers In Fourth Jumbo Increase in Interest Rates to Fight Inflation
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Reserve has now raised interest rates six times this year as it tries to quash the fastest inflation in decades.
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Stocks Drop As Fed Leaves Investors Uncertain About Rates
The New York Times – Business:The Fed chair said the central bank “still has a ways to go” before it will be finished raising interest rates, and that they may go higher than previously anticipated.