President Trump is not happy with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. With the economy likely to slow under the weight…
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The professional forecasters were right: inflation remained elevated in February. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI), which is the…
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At its core, economics is about making choices. We face trade-offs. If you want more of this, you must give…
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When asked why Donald Trump won the presidency last November, most people point to inflation. That’s understandable. Prices soared under…
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Federal Reserve officials have warned that the disinflation process would be uneven. The latest data from the Bureau of Economic…
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The latest inflation data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis largely confirm market expectations. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index…
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The Federal Open Market Committee announced on Wednesday it would hold its federal funds rate target at 4.25 to 4.5…
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"More cuts are projected for 2025, but not enough to return the stance of monetary policy to neutral." ~William J.…
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"A 50 basis point cut in its federal funds rate target on Wednesday marks a reversal at the Fed." ~William…
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"The federal funds rate target range is likely to be at least a full percentage point lower by the end…
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