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Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

• A flurry of economic data released Tuesday after a blackout during the government shutdown paints a confusing picture of the US economy. • September wholesale inflation rose by 0.3%, keeping the ... Read More

How the Federal Reserve Influences the Economy: Key Tools & Strategies

Discover how the Federal Reserve stabilizes the U.S. economy using interest rates, open market operations, and reserve requirements. Read More

The Fed's favorite inflation indicator hit 2.8% in September, delayed data shows

The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, released Friday, showed that it had risen 2.8% in September from a year ago. The personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, index measures ... Read More

US CPI comes in below forecasts, boosting hopes of faster Federal Reserve rate cuts

US inflation cooled more than expected in November, lifting markets and reviving hopes the Federal Reserve could ease policy faster than anticipated. Read More

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy's health and ... Read More