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PCE figures for January are in line with economists’ expectations
Minutes from January meeting showed rate-setters remained ‘highly attentive’ to inflation risks
Data highlight difficulties in cutting Chinese exporters out of American supply chains
Brian Kemp claims landmark Inflation Reduction Act has fanned inflation
Economists debate whether the real interest rate seen as key to balancing economies has risen from pre-Covid lows
Officials believe inflation will continue to fall even as the US labour market shows surprising resilience
Prices of products shipped overseas have been falling at the fastest rate since 2008 crisis
Businesses are making lay-offs, forcing staff back to offices and offering smaller wage increases
Budget office points to surge in government debt costs after pandemic-era fiscal splurge to prop up economies
Unexpectedly strong employment numbers for January masked ‘some moderation’, says Loretta Mester
Central bank chair tries to quash market expectations of six cuts in 2024 as inflation falls
Policymakers had begun laying the ground for interest rate cuts, but strong US labour data shows pressure on prices has not yet abated
Investors rein in expectations of rate cuts after January payrolls come in at almost double economists’ forecasts
Kristalina Georgieva says she is “satisfied” by libertarian’s plans amid congressional pushback
Impact of Gaza war gives new impetus to long-running talks over a package estimated to be $10bn
The US Federal Reserve is set to err on the side of caution in its quest to bring inflation under control
Stocks suffer worst day in four months after comments from central bank chair
Agency helping refugees could halt its operations in weeks after funding was withdrawn over claims staff took part in Hamas attack
New 2024 forecast of 2.6% rise doubles previous prediction and prompts questions over sanctions against Moscow
Solid GDP and employment data mean officials can afford to wait until they are sure inflation is under control
Figure caps ‘standout’ performance in 2023, giving boost to Joe Biden’s re-election hopes
US central bank’s watchdog releases report on scandal that ensnared its regional presidents in Dallas and Boston
Economic officials concerned hefty supply costs are keeping retail goods unaffordable
Coming months of pay deals will be critical in determining when policymakers can start easing interest rates
Christopher Waller cautions against a rush to cut interest rates
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