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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.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates

A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank chair said.

What to know about the inflation report.

A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.

Slightly Higher Inflation Rate Is Expected for October

A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.

Mortgage Rates Fell, Then Rose. What Comes Next?

Many would-be home buyers are still hoping for mortgage rates to come down as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. How much they will fall…

Vivian Tu, the ‘Wall Street Girly,’ Wants to Make Wealth More Accessible

Vivian Tu is one of a new wave of female influencers who are using TikTok and Instagram to spread the message of personal finance to…