The low variation of the growth of the PCE and CPI indexes during the periods when the Fed has actively managed inflation is ...
In a rare show of agreement, two top officials at the Federal Reserve have expressed confidence that inflation will not pose a significant threat to the U.S. economy in the near future. New York Fed ...
Inflation remains one of the most pressing economic concerns for Americans because it affects the cost of living, including everything from gas to groceries. With the annual inflation rate in the U.S.
Recent discussions around potential U.S. tax hikes reveal that the motivation extends beyond simply addressing inflation. Instead, deeper fiscal pressures, such as deficit reduction and government ...
The Federal Reserve's current dual mandate interpretation prioritizes employment over inflation, risking long-term credibility and failing to achieve its 2% inflation target. Recent policy shifts, ...
The 2021-2023 inflation surge saw sudden and persistent increases in prices for consumer goods, housing, and assets. Wage inflation also rose, but it lagged behind other inflation measures. When wages ...
Worse, any arguments Trump and Vance make that things are improving could be seen as out of touch with economic reality until public perceptions about the cost of living improve. A recent poll by ...