Stop the money-printing press: Why the Fed should target a hard 2% inflation cap

U.S. workers, employers and investors aren’t buying the Fed’s assurances that inflation is easing.

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Trump says the Fed "has failed" to stop inflation

After three consecutive interest rate cuts, the Federal Reserve has decided to hit the pause button, citing a solid job market and stubborn inflation. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...
CBS News - 5h
Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%

The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
CBS News - 8h
A Fed on Hold, for Now, Eyes Strong Jobs, Easing Inflation

Economic trends appear to be moving in the right direction, and the central bank is likely to adopt a hands-off approach at its meeting next week.
Inc. - 5d
CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.
The New York Times - Jan. 15
CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.
The New York Times - Jan. 15
UK inflation unexpectedly cools to 2.5%, core price print slows further

U.K. inflation fell to a lower-than-expected 2.5% in December, with core price growth slowing further, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.
CNBC - Jan. 15
Fed braces for Trump inflation bump

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed frets about impact of Trump policies on inflation Central bank officials ...
The Hill - Jan. 8
Fed’s Waller sees cooler inflation despite higher forecasts

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller doubled down on more rate cuts and cooling inflation following higher price projections from the central bank and growing expectations among investors ...
The Hill - Jan. 8
Why it’s hard to be a friend of America

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Financial Times - Jan. 2

Stop the money-printing press: Why the Fed should target a hard 2% inflation cap

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Trump says the Fed "has failed" to stop inflation

Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%

A Fed on Hold, for Now, Eyes Strong Jobs, Easing Inflation

CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled

CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled

UK inflation unexpectedly cools to 2.5%, core price print slows further

Fed braces for Trump inflation bump

Fed’s Waller sees cooler inflation despite higher forecasts

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