Shane Wright, Ross Gittins, Peter Hartcher, Jacqueline Maley and Matthew Knott break down the economic and political implications of the budget. March 25, 2025 Shane Wright, Ross Gittins ...

The economic projections underscore the tight spot the Fed may find itself in this year: Higher inflation typically would lead the Fed to keep its key rate elevated, or even raise rates.

Today's economy looks very different compared to last year's, and concerns about inflation, market downturns and even a potential recession are weighing on the minds of many Americans. In these ...

To put that in context: annual inflation hit 3% in January ... egg prices and shortage in supplies makes people question the economic landscape. Eggs are an “inelastic” commodity: as ...

Since early 2022, inflation has been the Federal Reserve’s primary economic challenge. To address this, the Federal Open Market Committee—the Fed’s branch that develops monetary policies ...

Americans hoping for good news on inflation with Wednesday's release ... although some of Mr. Trump's economic policies have yet to take effect, such as his 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican ...

Any troubling economic data, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, is “Biden data,” since “Biden left [Trump] a pile of poop.” What Biden actually left was tamed inflation, steady ...

While some key economic indicators point to a slowdown ... The current outlook appears worrisome to some economists, as rising inflation expectations, dwindling consumer spending, and the potential ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is forecast to say headline inflation declined year-over ... $60 range — aligning with the administration's economic plans. Meanwhile, the Truflation Index has ...

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The Fed needs to learn from experience as well as internalize unprecedented changes in the economic landscape. In addition to significant ongoing structural ... At first glance, this makes sense. The ...