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Inflation Surge Adds to Pressure on Fed
The Economy

Inflation Surge Adds to Pressure on Fed

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric rose 4.1% in October, the biggest jump since January 1991.
By Matthew Heller | November 24, 2021
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July Jump in Prices Eases Disinflation Fears
The Economy

July Jump in Prices Eases Disinflation Fears

Core inflation rose 0.6% last month, the largest gain since January 1991, as the disinflationary impact of the coronavirus continued to wear off.
By Matthew Heller | August 12, 2020
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Key Inflation Rate Hit Fed’s Target Level in May
The Economy

Key Inflation Rate Hit Fed’s Target Level in May

The rise in the core personal consumption expenditures index last month is not expected to change the Fed's policy of gradual rate increases.
By William Sprouse | June 29, 2018
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Consumer Spending Rises 0.6% in November
The Economy

Consumer Spending Rises 0.6% in November

“Without sustained improvement in wages, consumers will struggle to maintain even today’s moderate pace of consumption," one economist says.
By Matthew Heller | December 26, 2017
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IMF Advises Fed Not To Raise Rates Until 2016
The Economy

IMF Advises Fed Not To Raise Rates Until 2016

Regardless of timing, higher U.S. policy interest rates could result in "a significant and abrupt rebalancing of international portfolios."
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 4, 2015
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