Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, delivered optimistic remarks to Senators as inflation and the job market slow gently.

As unemployment ticks up and wage growth cools, Federal Reserve officials are watching for signs that the job market is about to crack.

Federal Reserve policymakers are watching for any sign that the labor market is weakening abruptly, which might prod them to cut rates sooner.

Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a repeat playbook would be riskier.

The gulf between higher- and lower-income consumers has been widening for years, but it is expected to show up especially clearly in travel this season.

The economy appears to be downshifting and price gains are moderating, as Federal Reserve officials creep closer to beating inflation.

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Federal Reserve officials signaled that interest rates could stay higher this year as policymakers pause to ensure they’ve stamped out inflation.

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave rates unchanged on Wednesday. But Wall Street is focused on what comes next.