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PCE Inflation, the Fed’s Preferred Measure, Sped Up in November

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index climbed 2.4 percent from a year earlier, though the report’s details were more subdued than expected.

Where Does a ‘Remarkable’ U.S. Economy Go From Here?

America’s economy is far outstripping its peers, but there are serious risks, including from the president-elect.

The Fed is making its final rate decision of the year.

Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to cut interest rates, but investors will focus on hints about what comes next.

How to Read the Fed’s ‘Dot Plot’ Projections Like a Pro

The Federal Reserve will release fresh economic estimates on Wednesday. Here’s how to read the outlook for 2025 and beyond.

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.

High on Hope, Wall St. Hears What It Wants From Trump

Investors and executives are often emphasizing what they like in the president-elect’s agenda, while dismissing what they don’t as mere posturing.

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.