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Tariffs have surprising effect on unemployment and inflation patterns, Fed analysis reveals
The San Francisco Federal Reserve warns that current tariffs are "unprecedented in magnitude" compared to 40 years of trade data, making economic predictions uncertain.
The Federal Reserve’s anecdotal look at the economy shows a sputtering job market and moderate inflation in November.
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said officials should move cautiously with further interest rate reductions with inflation running above the central bank’s 2% target.
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Big Changes Coming to the Fed—And Interest Rates—Next Year If This Frontrunner Gets Powell’s Job
The reported frontrunner to take over as Federal Reserve chair in May has a recent track record of advocating for the central bank lowering interest rates.
The Federal Reserve’s top banking regulator on Tuesday released new guidelines for the agency’s supervision of the financial system, earning praise from industry trade groups and criticism from her predecessor.
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US Fed flags spending divide among consumers as employment cools
The US central bank flagged a growing divergence in consumption Wednesday, with overall spending — a key driver of the world’s biggest economy — pulling back even as higher-end sales stayed intact. Employment also weakened in recent weeks,
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Fed official announces surprise retirement, opening new avenue for Trump influence at central bank
Raphael Bostic, a housing expert who has served as president of the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank for eight years, on Wednesday announced his decision to retire early next year.
Overall consumer spending fell further in the first half of November while hiring sagged as employers looked to limit headcount, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book released Wednesday afternoon.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said Arkansas' economic outlook is largely unchanged from its most recent snapshot.
Investors have largely been focused on the likelihood of a December rate cut from the Federal Reserve, as well as the chances of further easing in 2026. But there's another move by the central bank that may be on the way in January.