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Meet the Man Making Big Banks Tremble

Michael Barr, whom President Biden appointed as the Federal Reserve’s top bank cop, has drawn blowback for his bank regulation push.

Inflation speeds up as gas prices climb, and some details could keep the Fed wary.

The Federal Reserve is likely to closely parse the inflation report released Wednesday, the last major data point before its Sept. 20 rate decision.

Fed Officials Will Parse Jobs Numbers to Assess Economy’s Momentum

The employment report could be an important factor as central bankers contemplate the future of interest rate policy.

Fed Officials Will Parse Jobs Numbers to Assess Economy’s Momentum

The employment report could be an important factor as central bankers contemplate the future of interest rate policy.

The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Ticked Up in July

Overall inflation climbed to 3.3 percent, from 3 percent previously, underscoring the Fed’s long road back to 2 percent price increases.

Will Inflation Keep Slowing? The Key Areas to Watch

Will inflation continue to slow at a solid pace? Economists are warily watching a few key areas, like housing and cars.

Fed Chair’s Message Is Clear: The Fight Against Inflation Isn’t Over

Jerome H. Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, struck a resolute tone in a speech at the central bank’s most closely watched conference.

At Jackson Hole, Powell Faces a Changed Economy and Market

Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, warned in 2022 that the central bank might hurt the economy to cool inflation. This year, things look less…

How the Jackson Hole Conference Became an Economic Obsession

Investors and economists are watching the event this week closely. How did a remote Wyoming conference become so central?

Fed Officials Avoided a Victory Lap at July Meeting

Federal Reserve officials raised interest rates at their July 26 meeting, but investors doubt that they will lift them again this year.