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Federal Reserve Chair Powell Cites Lack of Progress in Reaching Inflation Goal
He said, however, that despite inflation remaining at 2.8% in March, the Fed needs greater confidence before considering policy adjustments.
Fed Chair Powell Says Americans ‘Don’t Need to Worry About a Central Bank Digital Currency’
Republican-led pushback to a digital dollar intensifies.
Top Wall Street Economist Thinks Fed Won’t Cut Rates in 2024
A mix of stubborn inflation and solid economic growth renews Federal Reserve policy debate.
Key Fed Inflation Gauge Rises as Expected; Consumer Spending Cools
Is progress in the inflation fight stalling?
US Economic Growth Revised Downward, Inflation Adjusted Upward in 2nd GDP Estimate
Consumer and state and local government spending were revised higher in the fourth quarter.
Trouble in Monetary Paradise? Fed, Central Banks Losing Billions Every Year
Federal Reserve’s mounting losses mean less money to plug the U.S. government budget deficit.
GOP Senators Sound Alarm Over CBDCs, Propose Bill to Ban Them
Critics of CBDCs are concerned they could allow new levels of government interference in people’s finances.
S&P 500, Dow Jones Headed for Fresh Records Spurred by AI Rally
Investors also monitoring situation surrounding interest rates.
Fed Cautious About Cutting Rates Too Soon as Inflation Progress Could Stall: Minutes
The U.S. financial system’s ‘vulnerabilities’ were ’notable,' Fed policymakers said.
Stocks Plunge as Hot Inflation Report Ignites Fear Fed Will Delay Rate Cuts
Investors are worried that the Federal Reserve will postpone its first rate cut.
Federal Reserve Officials Signal Not in Hurry to Cut Interest Rates
Fed officials want more confidence before starting the easing process.