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No Fed 'put' when it's unclear which way the economy may pivot
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sent strong messages when he felt they were needed, going on television to ...
Wall Street expects the Fed to rescue the economy from Trump tariffs, but an emergency rate cut now could spark more panic, analyst warns
"Unless the functioning of financial markets, such as the flow of credit, begins to seize up, there isn’t much the Fed can do ...
Fed minutes show broad sense US risks tilted towards higher inflation, slower growth
U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers were nearly unanimous at their meeting last month that the U.S. economy faced risks of ...
Federal Reserve could be in ‘difficult’ spot with higher prices, slower hiring
The prospect of high inflation stemming from widespread tariffs along with weaker hiring could put the Federal Reserve in a ...
Fed's Powell says economy in 'good place,' officials' job is to contain inflation
Fed Chair Powell said the economy is in a "good place," and officials must keep controlled. His remarks suggest fewer rate ...
Trump’s Tariffs Put Fed Chair Powell in a ‘No-Win Situation’
A trade war ties the Fed’s hands by pushing up inflation at the same time that uncertainty is sapping growth.
Economy, Fed Policy Is in a ‘Good Place’ Despite High Uncertainty
The risks to the U.S. economy are mounting but Powell sees stable conditions and a rate policy that is well-positioned to ...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Warns Trump Tariffs Could Lead to Higher Inflation, Slower Growth—but Admits Full Impact Remains Unclear
The post Fed Chair Jerome Powell Warns Trump Tariffs Could Lead to Higher Inflation, Slower Growth—but Admits Full Impact ...
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economic growth
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
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As Trump Stokes Uncertainty, the Fed Asks Businesses Where It Hurts
The central bank’s outreach to companies has taken on new significance as the outlook for growth and inflation gets cloudier. By Colby Smith Reporting from Detroit Lakes, Minn. Chris Bergen, who ...
Trump's top economic adviser says 50 countries have reached out to negotiate tariffs
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended President Trump’s tariffs on Sunday, refuting the idea ...
Stagflation is America's most 'optimistic scenario' at this point, former Fed president says
The US economy could be stuck in a tug-of-war that offers no good solutions for the Fed, as low growth and rising prices ...