federal reserve, Inflation and Confidence

Fed Officials Say They're Confident Inflation Will Fall To 2% ... Eventually
In the wake of Wednesday's official report on consumer prices, three officials who set the nation's monetary policy said they're confident the inflation rate will someday fall to typical pre-pandemic levels.
Fed’s Williams Wants More Progress Toward Inflation Target
New York Fed President John Williams said he expects inflation to continue cooling toward the central bank’s 2% target this year, adding that he won’t be satisfied until the goal is reached.
Fed Trio Express Confidence Inflation Will Continue to Slow
A clutch of Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday welcomed fresh data showing a crucial gauge of consumer prices in December rose less than expected, giving them confidence inflation would continue to ebb.
Fed's Williams Expects Disinflation to Continue
"The process of disinflation remains in train," Williams said Wednesday at a Connecticut business conference, according to a published text of his remarks. "Looking ahead, I expect inflation to gradually decline toward our 2 percent goal in the coming years,
Inflation Needs Work, but Fed’s Williams Is Focusing on Keeping Economy Balanced
The economy is in a very good place and has returned to balance, as have the risks to the two sides of our mandate,” Williams said.
Disinflation path will be bumpy and take time, NY Fed's Williams says
While monetary policy is set to keep the risks to the Federal Reserve's dual mandate in balance, the journey towards lower inflation "will take time, and the process may well be choppy," New York Fed President John Williams said Wednesday.
US businesses optimistic but flag concerns, Fed survey shows
The survey's findings, which draw on observations from the business contacts of each of the Fed's 12 regional banks, provide ...
CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's upcoming decision on rate cuts
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
Fed officials say latest inflation data helpful as they await Trump policies
By Howard Schneider, Michael S. Derby ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (Reuters) -Federal Reserve officials said data released on ...
New inflation reading likely keeps the Fed on pause for now
Fresh inflation data released Wednesday is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on pause during its next policy meeting this ...
Latest CPI Inflation Report Makes January Fed Rate Cut Very Unlikely
Consumer Price Index showed an acceleration to 2.9%, the highest rate since July. With such high inflation, the Fed is ...
Chicago Fed President Sees Promising Progress on Inflation. Here’s What He’s Concerned About.
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee, however, pointed out several uncertainties and risks loom on the horizon.
Inflation Sped Up in December, a Fresh Challenge for the Fed
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.
Rupee may not build on recovery despite renewed Fed rate-cut hopes
The non-deliverable forwards indicated that the Indian rupee is unlikely to recover more on Thursday despite renewed hopes ...
NY Fed’s Williams Sees Hybrid Work Model Persisting
More workers will probably continue to be allowed to work partially in the office and partially at home than before the ...
XLF: Hold While Fed Makes Decisions
Net interest margins are expected to decline with rate cuts, but loan demand should rise, making XLF a hold for now. XLF is ...
Cooler core inflation revives bets on Fed rate cuts
Federal Reserve policymakers may be able to reduce interest rates a couple of times this year, traders bet on Wednesday, ...
Fed’s Beige Book Points to Slight to Moderate Growth at Year-End
Economic activity increased “slightly to moderately” across the US in late November and December, supported by strong holiday ...