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Howard Schneider

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As inflation slows, the job market gains Fed mindshare

The slide in inflation that gathered pace at the end of 2023 has begun shifting attention at the U.S.

As inflation slows, the job market gains Fed mindshare
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Fed officials say December CPI did not budge view of inflation

U.S.

Fed officials say December CPI did not budge view of inflation
Political

Trump's broadsides in 2018 were met with veritable silence at Fed, transcripts show

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Trump's broadsides in 2018 were met with veritable silence at Fed, transcripts show
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Fed's Waller says US "within striking distance" of inflation goal

The U.S. is "within striking distance" of the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation goal, but the central bank should not rush towards cuts in its

Fed's Waller says US "within striking distance" of inflation goal
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Fed's Bostic says open to earlier rate cuts on faster drop in inflation

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said on Thursday he was open to reducing U.S. interest rates sooner than he had anticipated if there is "

Fed's Bostic says open to earlier rate cuts on faster drop in inflation
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US economic expansion likely hinges on a nimble Fed this time

It took a stock market crash, a housing crash and a pandemic to kill the last three U.S. economic expansions.

US economic expansion likely hinges on a nimble Fed this time
Economy|US

Fed in a trust-but-verify moment as inflation falls

In economic projections issued after their December meeting U.S.

Fed in a trust-but-verify moment as inflation falls
US

Fed shifted to rate cuts in 2019, but it took time to get there

U.S.

Fed shifted to rate cuts in 2019, but it took time to get there
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Analysis-Productivity bump another step for Fed toward inflation "confidence"

U.S. worker productivity gains running well above the long-term average may help buttress the Federal Reserve's faith that inflation is contained and further

Analysis-Productivity bump another step for Fed toward inflation "confidence"
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Strong job gains may deal blow to Fed confidence on inflation

Federal Reserve policymakers seeking greater confidence that inflation is on track to their 2% goal were dealt a setback on Friday when new data showed

Strong job gains may deal blow to Fed confidence on inflation
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Fed can be 'prudent' in weighing rate cuts, Powell tells '60 Minutes'

The U.S.

Fed can be 'prudent' in weighing rate cuts, Powell tells '60 Minutes'
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US wealth inequality grew worse through current recovery, NY Fed study shows

The inflation-adjusted wealth of white households in the U.S. grew faster than that of Black and Hispanic households from the start of 2019 through the third

US wealth inequality grew worse through current recovery, NY Fed study shows
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Fed policy shift needs a farewell to 'elevated' inflation

As they navigated the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic Federal Reserve officials had a steady progression of descriptions for inflation, first saying it

Fed policy shift needs a farewell to 'elevated' inflation
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Fed's Waller says post-pandemic response to inflation was 'not textbook'

The Federal Reserve bound itself to promises during the coronavirus pandemic that proved too constraining once inflation started to surge, forcing the U.S.

Fed's Waller says post-pandemic response to inflation was 'not textbook'
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Fed's Barr: January data shows path to 2% inflation will be "bumpy"

Hotter-than-expected inflation in January shows that the U.S.'s path back to 2% inflation "may be a bumpy one," Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr

Fed's Barr: January data shows path to 2% inflation will be "bumpy"
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US inflation data for January made Fed's job 'harder,' Barkin says

Inflation data in January, with consumer and wholesale prices rising faster than anticipated, complicate upcoming U.S. central bank interest rate decisions,

US inflation data for January made Fed's job 'harder,' Barkin says
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Fed concerned about cutting rates too soon, minutes of Jan. 30-31 meeting show

The bulk of policymakers at the Federal Reserve's last meeting were concerned about the risks of cutting interest rates too soon, with

Fed concerned about cutting rates too soon, minutes of Jan. 30-31 meeting show
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Fed's Jefferson says he is 'cautiously optimistic' about inflation

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Thursday he remained "cautiously optimistic" about the U.S. central bank's progress in bringing inflation

Fed's Jefferson says he is 'cautiously optimistic' about inflation
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Fed cautious on a rate cut case that has yet to be made

U.S.

Fed cautious on a rate cut case that has yet to be made
Business

Analysis - Supply still matters: Why US housing inflation relief may be short-lived

U.S.

Analysis - Supply still matters: Why US housing inflation relief may be short-lived
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QT not quite "paint drying," but having little impact so far -research

The move by major central banks to reduce their asset holdings, begun in 2022 as part of their inflation fight, has had only a modest impact on interest rates

QT not quite "paint drying," but having little impact so far -research
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Fed's Waller: Upcoming balance sheet decisions have no bearing on monetary policy

The Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions about the ultimate size of its balance sheet has no bearing on the central bank's inflation fight or changes to its

Fed's Waller: Upcoming balance sheet decisions have no bearing on monetary policy
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Fed's Logan: Fed will feel its way to balance sheet limit

The U.S.

Fed's Logan: Fed will feel its way to balance sheet limit
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Fed's Bostic: No urgency to cut interest rates given US economy's strength

The U.S.

Fed's Bostic: No urgency to cut interest rates given US economy's strength
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Fed's Powell to set election year stage with testimony on rate cuts, inflation

With asset values from stocks to crypto to homes piling higher, inflation still considered too high, and worries of "exuberance" creeping into the

Fed's Powell to set election year stage with testimony on rate cuts, inflation

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