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Fed Faces Tough Decisions as Inflation Lingers and Economic Risks Loom

The central bank is expected to raise rates three-quarters of a point today, but what it says about its next steps will be even more…

Corporate America Has a Message for the Fed About Inflation

If Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell and his colleagues look at company earnings reports, these themes might catch their eye.

Jerome Powell Is Popular. His War on Inflation Could Change That.

Jerome H. Powell, who is well liked across the political spectrum, is presiding over the fastest interest rate increases in generations, with another one expected…

Bad News for the Fed As Inflation and Wages Continue to Climb Rapidly

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed that price gains remained fast in September, and a gauge of wages it watches closely is climbing quickly.

A Federal Reserve President Spoke at an Invite-Only, Off-Record Bank Client Event

James Bullard, who leads the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, appeared at a Citigroup forum last week in Washington. Reporters were not invited.

Could a Market Blowout Like the UK’s Happen in the US?

Federal Reserve and White House officials spent last week quizzing investors and economists about the risks of a British-style meltdown at home.

After UK Market Blowout, American Officials Ask: Could It Happen Here?

Federal Reserve and White House officials spent last week quizzing investors and economists about the risks of a British-style meltdown at home.

The Fed, Staring Down Two Big Choices, Charts an Aggressive Path

Federal Reserve officials are barreling toward another three-quarter-point increase in November, and they may decide to do more next year.

After Trading Scandal, a Fed President Corrects His Financial Reports

The Federal Reserve was rocked by scandal over trading by three of its officials. Now, the head of the Atlanta Fed is reporting undisclosed transactions.

Inflation Was Much Hotter Than Expected, Bad News For the Fed

Inflation rose quickly in September and a key measure accelerated to the fastest pace since 1982, underlining the persistence of price increases.