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Colby Smith
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Fed Officials Try to Keep Focus on Economy as Trump Intensifies Attacks
The administration’s effort to oust a Fed governor as part of a pressure campaign for lower borrowing costs created an inescapable distraction at this year’s…
Jerome Powell Suggests Fed Will Soon Cut Interest Rates in Jackson Hole Speech
Jerome H. Powell said the “balance of risks” across the economy had started to shift, raising the odds the central bank lowers borrowing costs at…
Trump’s Attacks on Fed Overshadow a Critical Moment for the Central Bank
The president’s calls for Lisa Cook, a Fed governor, to resign are diverting attention from economic issues as top central bankers from around the world…
Behind Powell’s Big Gamble in Final Jackson Hole Speech
Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, is managing a high-stakes balancing act as he grapples with a cooling labor market, rising inflation and White House…
Fed Chair Faces Scrutiny — and Bats — at Major Policy Speech in Mountain Forum
A colony of bats recently took up residence at the storied Jackson Lake Lodge, where central bankers and economic policymakers will convene next week for…
Fed Faces High Bar for Big Cuts Despite White House Pressure
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates in September. But signs of stickier inflation could limit how much relief officials can ultimately provide…
Fed Faces High Bar for Big Cuts Despite White House Pressure
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates in September. But signs of stickier inflation could limit how much relief officials can ultimately provide…
CPI Likely to Show Rising Inflation as Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Price Hikes
The Consumer Price Index is expected to reflect an uptick in inflation as companies increase prices as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.
CPI Likely to Show Rising Inflation as Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Price Hikes
The Consumer Price Index is expected to reflect an uptick in inflation as companies increase prices as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.