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Tariff-Induced Inflation Surge May Be Temporary, Fed Official Says
Christopher J. Waller argued that the effect of tariffs on prices could be short-lived, but he warned about a bigger hit to ...
Fed's Powell addresses Trump's tariffs, says officials' job is to contain inflation
Fed's Powell said the economy is in "good place," and officials must keep inflation controlled. His remarks suggest the ...
Fed likely to stay cautious on rate cuts despite cooler inflation reading
Fed policymakers are likely to continue holding rates steady despite a cooler reading on inflation for the month of March, ...
What Do Trump's Tariffs Mean For the Federal Reserve's Fight Against Inflation?
The Federal Reserve's fight against inflation just got more complicated as President Donald Trump's tariffs could push up ...
US import prices muted, but tariffs loom over inflation
Economists expect tame readings in March in the key inflation measures tracked by the Federal Reserve for its 2% target.
Fed leans against inflation and away from preemptive rate cuts
Policymakers are instead doubling down on their commitment to keeping inflation and Americans’ expectations for price growth ...
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What Should the Federal Reserve Do in the Face of Stagflation?
Stagflation, the combination of high inflation and slow growth, is among the most difficult for the Federal Reserve to manage ...
Fed board member Waller sees stagflationary impact of tariffs
Christopher Waller, a member of the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, painted a stagflationary picture of President Trump ...
Fed Official: Trump’s 10% Universal Tariffs Would ‘Materially Increase Inflation’
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Thursday it's "not a pause of anything" about Trump’s announcement ...
Tariffs Will Increase Inflation, Jerome Powell Warns—As Trump Pressures Fed To Cut Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Trump tariffs are likely to raise inflation and slow economic growth.
Traders add to bets on Fed rate cuts after soft inflation data
Traders on Thursday bet the U.S. Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates in June and probably deliver a full ...
Fed's Waller warns high tariffs could push inflation near 5% while economy slows 'to a crawl'
Fed governor Chris Waller warned that inflation could surge this year near 5% and economic growth could 'slow to a crawl' if the effective tariff rate remains at 25%. He believes the central bank may ...