Tariff-Induced Inflation Surge May Be Temporary, Fed Official Says
Christopher J. Waller argued that the effect of tariffs on prices could be short-lived, but he warned about a bigger hit to growth.
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Christopher J. Waller argued that the effect of tariffs on prices could be short-lived, but he warned about a bigger hit to growth.
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February.
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.
The prospect of using taxpayer money to stockpile cryptocurrencies in a national reserve has drawn criticism from lawmakers and investors.
More Americans are starting to brace for higher prices as President Trump’s policies begin to take effect.
A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.
Top officials are grappling with how to handle potential price increases caused by the administration’s policies.
Federal Reserve Bank officials said the decision to leave the network came after the group’s work had “increasingly broadened in scope.”
Michael Barr oversaw an attempt to rewrite financial regulations that came under attack from a wide range of groups, including banks, lawmakers and even some of his colleagues.