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Chicago Fed president wants to see a 'few months of data' on inflation to gauge economy’s health

"The hardest thing that the Fed ever has to do is get the timing right at moments of transition,” Goolsbee said on NBC News’ ...

Inflation or jobs: Federal Reserve officials are divided over competing concerns

Federal Reserve policymakers will be debating whether stubborn inflation or slower hiring is the bigger problem for the ...

PPI report shows biggest surge in three years. Here's what that says about inflation.

Here's what new data from the producer price index says about where inflation is headed, according to economists.

Where Is The Inflation We Feared From Tariffs?

The brunt of tariffs is yet to be felt. Importers padded inventories before Liberation Day or absorbing the costs, delaying ...

Fed cut seen near certain after inflation data, Bessent comments

The likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September is now seen near 100% after new data showed U.S. inflation ...

Wholesale inflation spikes, putting Fed in tricky position

Wholesale prices increased in July at the quickest pace since February, as economists are keeping a sharp eye on inflation ...

Fed faces new inflation risks

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter{beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Inflation spike backs Fed into corner on key ...

Fed’s Barkin Says Balance Between Jobs, Inflation Risks Unclear

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said uncertainty over the direction of the US economy is decreasing, ...

Fed Faces High Bar for Big Cuts Despite White House Pressure

The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates in September. But signs of stickier inflation could limit how much ...