Fed president: People would rather have recession than high inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari shares what he learned about the pain of inflation on American consumers during a recent podcast.
Inflation will take years to fall to 2% target, according to Cleveland Fed model
A new report published by the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank found that it could take several years for inflation to return to the central bank's 2% goal.
Inflation measure closely watched by the Fed rises 0.3% in April
The Federal Reserve's favorite measure of tracking inflation climbed 0.3% in April as American families continue to grapple with elevated consumer prices.
Fed's Bostic signals central bank unlikely to cut interest rates in July
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic signaled Thursday that he would not support an interest rate cut in July amid signs of sticky inflation.
Higher interest rates could cost US companies $380B in 'slowly unfolding crisis'
Companies that refinance between this year and 2030 will pay an additional $381 billion in interest costs thanks to the rapid spike in borrowing costs.
Fed's Kashkari wants to see 'many more months' of good inflation data before cutting rates
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said the U.S. central bank should wait for more progress on inflation before reducing interest rates.
Housing prices soar to a new all-time high in March
U.S. home prices continued to soar higher March, according to data published Tuesday, as would-be homebuyers compete for a scarce number of homes for sale.
Former Fed official's bank set to receive rare master account approval, raising eyebrows
Numisma, a small bank founded by former Fed official Randal Quarles, received conditional approval for a master account, a highly sought-after service denied to most uninsured institutions.
MSNBC's Ruhle wants 'economic explainer' to tell 'confused' Americans they're 'doing quite well'
Stephanie Ruhle noted that consumer frustration with how some items have become luxuries in the current economy, but argued they are ultimately unaware of how good they have it.
Fed meeting minutes show some 'willingness' to hike rates again
Federal Reserve officials expressed concern during their May policy-setting meeting that inflation within the economy could remain uncomfortably high.
High inflation is still a burden to Americans – especially parents, Fed survey shows
A new report published by the Federal Reserve shows that a majority of Americans think that elevated inflation made their financial lives worse in 2023.
Corporate greed is not to blame for high inflation, SF Fed says
New research published by the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank shows that corporate price gouging is not a primary driver of high inflation in the U.S.
Higher inflation in 2024 likely: NABE
Americans are likely stuck with higher inflation for the rest of the year at least, according to a new survey from the nation's top economic forecasters.
Inflation flattens Americans' wealth gains under Biden: report
High inflation has flattened the growth in American household net worth in recent years, with little net growth in President Biden's first three years compared to his predecessor.
Inflation increases 3.4% in April as prices remain elevated
The Labor Department on Wednesday released the closely watched April consumer price index report, revealing just how hot inflation was running last month.
Amid rising debt levels, some borrowers face increased stress: NY Fed
A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that higher debt household debt levels with elevated interest rates have created more financial stress for borrowers.
Fed's Powell says confidence that inflation will slow is 'not as high' as before
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday stressed that central bankers need to be "patient" before cutting interest rates amid still-high inflation.
Housing prices in Florida, Texas will become 'more affordable': Redfin CEO
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman details the challenges in the housing industry but doesn't see the current situation worsening in certain states.
Wholesale inflation unexpectedly jumps again to highest level in a year
The Labor Department on Tuesday released the closely watched producer price index, revealing that wholesale inflation ran hotter than expected in April.
Americans expect high inflation to stick around in latest NY Fed survey
A New York Federal Reserve survey published on Monday found that many American consumers expect inflation to remain abnormally high in the coming years.