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We May Be Entering A Period Of More Persistent Supply Shocks

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Fed's Powell cautions about higher long-term rates as ‘supply shocks' provide policy challenges
Powell said Thursday that longer-term interest rates are likely to be higher as the economy changes and policy is in flux.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell Warns: 'We May Be Entering A Period Of More Persistent Supply Shocks'
Jerome Powell warns of more frequent 'supply shocks' — and interest rates that stay higher for longer

Trump calls on ‘Too Late Powell’ to cut interest rates

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Trump calls on ‘Too Late Powell’ to cut interest rates after benign inflation report—but impact of tariffs is yet to hit
April's inflation report will be welcome news to the FOMC—but that doesn't mean the Powell-led group will cut interest rates.

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Fed meeting recap: Powell rules out a preemptive rate cut to blunt any tariff impact
Trump Calls on Fed to Cut Rates, Saying Prices of 'Practically Everything' Are Down

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Powell's lean to job market under microscope as Fed revisits strategy
With mounting evidence that tight labor markets do not necessarily boost inflation and facing massive job losses in 2020, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell oversaw a shift in U.S. central bank strategy that put more weight on the goal of full employment and pledged not to use a low jobless rate as a reason in itself to raise interest rates.

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Fed's Powell: Time to reconsider monetary policy strategy, communications
Bigger Swings in Inflation Could Be on the Way, Powell Says
Powell warns of more volatile inflation as latest data shows impact from tariffs
US wholesale prices sank in April, logging their biggest monthly drop since Covid stifled the economy, as tariffs put a ...
Stagflation is a looming economic risk—here's what it may mean for your money
Risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen, according to the Federal Reserve. Those factors may prompt ...
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The Fed Leaves Fed Funds Rate at 4.5% as Economic Storm Clouds Gather
The Fed is now hemmed in by a rising risk of stagflation. It doesn‘t know where the economy is headed, or is unwilling to ...
The Economy Is Slowing — Will The Fed Act In Time?
Markets had a positive week, with the major indexes advancing in the +3% range despite a slowing economy and less than ...
Inflation, trade uncertainty are expected to keep interest rate cuts on hold
The Federal Reserve is trying to decipher whiplash tariff rollouts and pullbacks that have stirred panic on Wall Street and ...
Goldman Sachs says undermining central bank independence has economic repercussions
An analysis by Goldman Sachs finds that reducing the independence of central banks like the Federal Reserve can contribute to higher inflation, lower stock prices and a weaker currency.
The Fed held the line on interest rates. What does that mean for Californians?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses the Economic Club of Chicago at a luncheon at the Hilton last month in Chicago.