Economy News Inflation Settling High Could Pose New Risks For The Fed, Economy

Flurry of Fed dissents in coming meetings could pose market, political risks

The U.S. Federal Reserve, sometimes criticized for being too consensus-driven, may see a run of divided votes on interest rates that could weaken its policy message and intensify doubts about its ... Read More

Fed Flags Elevated Economic Uncertainty

Fed officials noted last month elevated uncertainty about the U.S. economic outlook.” The comment points to a central bank that expects to remain flexible. It also hints at a policy stance that could ... Read More

Inflation fight divides Fed as prices stay painfully high

Borrowing gets cheaper, but food, rent and energy costs don’t. The Fed cut rates to 3.75%–4.00% aiming to boost a slowing economy. Officials warn inflation is “too high,” creating division over ... Read More

An unusual trend in the economy is worrying the Fed

Something in the US economy isn’t adding up, and it’s rattling the people charged with wrangling inflation and keeping the labor market intact. Read More

America’s inflation is back at 3%. That’s higher than normal but not out of control

The cost of living got even more expensive for Americans last month, with prices rising at the fastest pace since the start of the year. Consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, which drove the annual ... Read More

Fed Risks a Recession if It Doesn’t Cut Rates Rapidly, a Top Official Warns

Stephen I. Miran, the newest member of the central bank’s Board of Governors, thinks some of his colleagues are too worried about inflation. Stephen I. Miran, the newest member of the central bank’s ... Read More

Japan's New Economy Minister Vows to Keep Guard Up Against Tariff, Inflation Risks

Japan's new economics minister has pledged to keep supporting the country's economy from the threats posed by higher U.S. tariffs and domestic inflation. "It is undeniable that the recovery in ... Read More

Hassett at the Fed helm could pressure the dollar, investors say

Beneath the U.S. bond markets' composure around the prospect of White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett becoming the next Federal Reserve chair lies a niggling worry that his bias for interest rate ... Read More

What today's inflation report says about the economy — and Social Security checks

Because of the shutdown, the federal government is belatedly releasing new Consumer Price Index numbers, which the Social Security Administration needs to adjust for next year's benefits. Well, much ... Read More

Basel Accord’s expanded banking rules could tank Trump’s economy — unless he acts fast

Since Congress passed President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” this summer, strong real-GDP growth has combined with minimal inflation, boosting American prosperity. But one potential misstep ... Read More

Trump faces backlash on economy as inflation rises

President Trump is facing growing pressure over his handling of the economy as inflation rises, the job market weakens and American exporters suffer backlash from his trade agenda. Federal data set to ... Read More

Americans plan to spend big this holiday season even as they fret about the economy, Visa finds

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ... Read More