Inflation rose faster than expected in August, keeping prices painfully high
The Labor Department released the latest inflation data set on Tuesday, revealing just how hot consumer prices ran in August as the Fed tries to cool the economy.
High-stakes inflation report expected to show prices slowed in August but remain elevated
The August inflation data out Tuesday morning is expected to show that consumer prices slowed in August, but that likely won't be enough to mollify the Federal Reserve.
Americans' inflation expectations dropped again in August, New York Fed says
The New York Federal Reserve released a new survey on Monday revealing that American households expect inflation to cool slightly over the next three years.
Billionaire David Rubenstein warns inflation will be 'difficult' for the Fed to reduce
David Rubenstein, the multibillionaire co-founder of The Carlyle Group, thinks the Federal Reserve will face difficulty in bringing down high inflation.
Fed's Powell will hike rates 'until the job is done'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is flexing his muscle again, saying policymakers won't botch the fight to tame inflation that is still running near a 40-year high.
Powell talk, GameStop jumps and more: Thursday's 5 things to know
Traders will be listening to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's comments today on monetary policy at a Cato Institute conference. Investors will also be watching shares of American Eagle.
Fed's Brainard warns interest rates need to remain high for 'some time'
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard signaled on Wednesday that policymakers are prepared to fight inflation for as long as needed until prices start to cool.
Bank of America again warns of 'recession shock' as Fed doubles down on inflation fight
The U.S. economy is likely headed for a recession as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates at the fastest pace in decades, according to Bank of America strategists.
Solid August jobs report leaves another jumbo Fed rate hike on the table in September
U.S. employers added 315,000 jobs in August, opening the door to another super-sized interest rate hike when Fed policymakers meet at the end of September.
Fed Chair Powell says inflation fight could create heavy burden for Americans
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the Jackson Hole conference last week, saying that Americans will likely feel the financial burden as the Fed doubles down on decreasing inflation.
US job growth moderates in August with 315,000 added while unemployment edges higher
The Labor Department's August jobs report provided a key snapshot of the labor market's health amid growing fears that the U.S. is headed for a recession.
August jobs report likely to show hiring remained healthy, but gains could slow in coming months
The U.S. economy likely added 300,000 jobs in August, a solid figure that could raise the odds of another super-sized Federal Reserve rate hike later this month.
Fed rate hikes won't stop inflation if government spending stays high, paper says
Federal Reserve interest rate hikes will not successfully cool inflation unless the federal government also slows fiscal spending, a new paper suggests.
Fed's Mester sees interest rates topping 4% this year, no rate cuts in 2023
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester said on Wednesday that policymakers need to raise interest rates into restrictive territory to cool inflation.
New York Fed's Williams warns interest rates likely to stay high for a while
The president of the New York Federal Reserve said on Tuesday that central bank policymakers must raise interest rates higher in order to combat the hottest inflation in decades.
Central banks can’t tackle inflation without more sensible fiscal policy, new study argues
Central banks cannot tackle inflation unless governments enact more prudent fiscal policies, argues a new study presented at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.
Sen. Warren ‘very worried’ the Federal Reserve ‘is going to tip this economy into recession’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said on CNN Sunday she’s "very worried" that the Federal Reserve's continued raising of interest rates could force the U.S. into a recession.
Powell's hawkish tone in Jackson Hole raises bets of another super-sized rate hike
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned that interest rates will remain elevated for "some time," raising the odds on Wall Street of another 75 basis point increase.
Fed's Powell pledges to combat inflation 'forcefully,' but warns of economic pain ahead
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell pledged to cool historically high inflation, but warned that higher interest rates could bring "pain" to the economy.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge eases in July but remains near 40-year high
The personal consumption expenditures index, which is closely watched by the Federal Reserve as it tries to wrestle inflation back to 2%, rose again in July.