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Summers warns of 1970s crisis if central banks relent on rates
Some economists have suggested lifting inflation targets from 2% to 3% to avoid recessions.
January 20, 2023
US Economy
US inflation cools again, giving Fed room to downshift on rates
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates further before pausing to assess
January 12, 2023
US Economy
Jamie Dimon says Fed may need to hike interest rates beyond 5%
"We were a little slow getting going."
January 10, 2023
Banking & finance
Will central banks do what it takes?
The risks posed by the exit from sustained negative real interest rates extend well beyond recession
December 16, 2022
US Economy
US core CPI posts smallest monthly increase in more than a year
The report, the last of 2022, points to inflation that — while much too high — is beginning to ease.
December 13, 2022
Global Economy
Powell and the markets talk past each other
The Fed faces, and will continue to face, a tricky communication challenge
December 04, 2022
Global Economy
Humbled central bankers scale back their ambitions
Of course, central banks will continue to play a crucial role in their economies
November 20, 2022
Global Economy
Fed and BOE prepare 75 basis-point salvos on inflation
For the Fed, the fourth such out-sized move on Wednesday will bring it to a crossroads.
October 30, 2022
US Economy
Fed to hike and hammer home hawkish message
"They have been behind the curve systematically. They have to think getting in front of the curve would be good.”
September 21, 2022
US Economy
US inflation will guide Fed readying next hike
“We are in this for as long as it takes to get inflation down,” Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said.
September 11, 2022