inflation
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PublishedAugust 18, 2023
Commentary: Housing is Fed’s secret weapon in battle against inflation
Shelter costs are on the decline and should keep the central bank from raising borrowing costs much further – if at all.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2023
Progress on inflation stalled in July, as prices nudged up
After more than a year of steady declines, inflation is ticking up again. But economists say this is just a temporary blip.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2023
U.S. price and wage increases slow further in the latest signs of cooling inflation
A price gauge closely monitored by the Fed rose just 3% in June from a year earlier, which is down from a 3.8% annual increase in May, but still above the Fed’s 2% inflation target.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
Federal Reserve raises its key rate for 11th time by a quarter-point in its drive to slow inflation
Coming on top of its previous rate hikes, the Fed’s latest move could lead to further increases in the costs of mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and business borrowing.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
As inflation falls, Republicans may have to rethink attacks on Biden economy
Soaring prices have given Republican lawmakers a powerful talking point, but its potency may begin to fade.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2023
Inflation drops to lowest levels since March 2021 as economy cools
Wages are now rising faster than prices. The Federal Reserve isn’t ready to declare victory yet, since inflation isn’t consistently falling yet.
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PublishedJune 22, 2023
Fed Chair reinforces likelihood of more interest rate hikes due to persistently high inflation
The central bank has raised its benchmark rate aggressively since March 2022 in a push to slow the economy and reduce inflationary pressure.
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Fed’s Powell says higher interest rates needed to curb inflation
The Federal Open Market Committee paused its series of interest-rate increases last week for the first time in 15 months, leaving rates in a range of 5% to 5.25%.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
U.S. inflation slows, giving room for Fed to pause rate hikes
The Fed will likely announce that it’s skipping a rate hike but may resume raising rates as soon as July.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
U.S. prices stay high, showing inflation pressures persist
Inflation eased for a 10th straight month, but prices are still increasing faster than normal.
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