An Uncertain Economic Moment Poses a Big Test for the Fed
The U.S. central bank prepares to meet under a cloud of concern about the economic hit from President Trump’s tariffs.
Citing Tariffs and Uncertainty, Fed Sees Higher Inflation and Lower Growth
Jerome Powell, the Fed chair, said that “further progress may be delayed” on inflation because of tariffs. Officials kept ...
Investors Thought They Had Trump Figured Out. They Were Wrong.
President Trump sent markets into another tailspin by announcing additional tariffs on Canada, suggesting a falling stock market is no longer the bulwark investors had hoped.
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars
A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite ...
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As Layoffs Continue, Federal Workers Face Sluggish Job Market
By Lydia DePillis and Colby Smith For about a year now ... DeSean McClinton-Holland for The New York Times The future looks cloudier for those whose roles were highly government-specific, and ...
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Fed in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
By Colby Smith Jerome H. Powell ... “The fact that it’s changed multiple times in a short period also raises the question of, would this be a one time cost shock?” Earlier this week ...