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How the Fed Opened Pandora’s Box

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How the Fed Opened Pandora’s Box

Jerome H. Powell’s no-holds-barred response to the pandemic was made possible by history. It raises questions about the future.

By Jeanna Smialek

The Uneasy Dance Between the Markets and the Fed

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The Uneasy Dance Between the Markets and the Fed

Exuberance in financial markets is likely to only strengthen the Federal Reserve’s resolve and shake up those very markets, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

Inflation Cooled Just Slightly, With Worrying Details

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Inflation Cooled Just Slightly, With Worrying Details

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.

By Jeanna Smialek

Inflation cooled annually, but the details are more worrying.

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Inflation cooled annually, but the details are more worrying.

Consumer Price Index inflation has been slowing compared with a year ago, but the monthly figure picked back up in January.

By Jeanna Smialek