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How Low Will They Go? Wall Street’s Big Rethink on Interest Rate Cuts

Investors see Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index report as a pivotal report card on inflation and the Federal Reserve’s next move.

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Fed Chair Says Central Bank Need Not ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates

Jerome Powell said that strong economic growth gives Federal Reserve officials room to be patient, and he emphasized the institution’s…

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A Key Inflation Gauge Hovers Above Fed’s Target

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge was relatively stable on an annual basis, the latest reminder that bringing inflation down is…

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What to Watch on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve Meets

The central bank is not expected to change interest rates, but its economic projections will be in focus.

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Fed Meets Amid Worries That Inflation Progress Might Stall

Inflation had been moderating steadily, but it is now hovering around 3 percent. Will lowering it fully to normal levels…

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A Key Inflation Measure Moderated in January

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure continued to cool on an annual basis, even as a key monthly gauge nudged…

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A Key Inflation Gauge Came In Hotter Than Expected Last Month

Overall prices cooled slightly from a year ago, but the report included worrying signs for the Federal Reserve.

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Mortgage Rates and Inflation Could Draw Attention to the Fed This Election

The Federal Reserve is poised to cut rates in 2024 while moving away from balance sheet shrinking. Yet a key…

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Fed Minutes Showed Officials Feeling Better About Inflation

Central bankers wanted to signal that interest rates were likely at or near their peak while keeping their options open,…

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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Eased in November

A key inflation index has been cooling as prices rise less rapidly, good news for policymakers and consumers.

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