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Colby Smith
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Trump Encourages Powell to Resign in Latest Attack on the Fed Chair
Jerome H. Powell, whose term does not expire until May, has argued that the central bank can afford to be patient about cutting interest rates…
PCE Inflation Was Slightly Hotter in May as Economists Brace for Trump’s Tariffs
Most economists and policymakers are bracing for price pressures to intensify this summer because of President Trump’s tariffs.
Powell Reiterates Fed’s Wait-and-See Approach Before Cutting Rates
The Fed chair will tell lawmakers that the central bank can wait to see how President Trump’s tariffs affect the economy before lowering borrowing costs.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Vast Economic Uncertainty
Officials at the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, as they brace for the effects of President Trump’s policies on trade, taxes and immigration.
Fed Sees Higher Inflation and Lower Growth Ahead
Officials at the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, as they brace for the effects of President Trump’s policies on trade, taxes and immigration. Fed…
How to read the Fed’s projections like a pro.
Officials at the Federal Reserve will release fresh economic forecasts on Wednesday. Here’s how to read the outlook for 2025 and beyond.