

Jeanna Smialek
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What to Watch as the Fed Makes Its Final 2024 Rate Decision
Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to cut interest rates, but investors will focus on hints about what comes next.

Jerome Powell and the Fed Head for Another Collision with Trump
Rates may not come down as much or as quickly as had been expected, just as Trump — a self-declared “low-rate guy” — returns to...

What to know about the report.
Inflation has been cooling notably after peaking in 2022, but in recent months it has shown signs of stalling.

What to Know About the Latest Inflation Report
Inflation has been cooling notably after peaking in 2022, but in recent months it has shown signs of stalling.

Trump Says He Does Not Have Plans to Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair
Donald J. Trump, the president-elect, said he doesn’t “see it” when asked if he would try to oust the head of America’s central bank.

Everybody Loves FRED: How America Fell for a Data Tool
From Facebook political debates to college classrooms, the St. Louis Fed’s data tool has gained a major following.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Inflation Is a ‘Little Higher’ Than Expected
Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, said it was too early for the central bank to start reacting to the tariffs that...

PCE, a Key Inflation Measure, Sped Up in October
Inflation has been stubborn in recent months. Now, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s tariffs loom as a potential risk.

Fed Minutes Show Options Are Open on Interest Rate Cuts
Minutes from a Nov. 6-7 meeting showed that Federal Reserve policymakers saw the labor market stabilizing and signs of economic strength.

How Trump’s Plans for Immigration, Tariffs and the Fed Could Affect the Economy
Economists are trying to guess at how Trump policies could affect growth and inflation. The uncertainties are huge.