Fed Raises Rates to 3.75%–4.00%: What Changes for Borrowers and Savers
FEDERAL RESERVE & HOUSEHOLD FINANCE The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest-rate range by a quarter percentage point on September…
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Tag: Inflation
GDPNow Says 4.4% Growth—Why Paychecks Still Feel Squeezed
ECONOMY, WAGES & HOUSEHOLD FINANCE Washington is pointing to a fast-growing economy, but the latest official wage data explain why…
Gasoline Drove August Inflation Higher—Why Household Purchasing Power Still Slipped
INFLATION, ENERGY & HOUSEHOLD FINANCE August inflation accelerated at the consumer level, but the headline alone hides two different pressures.…
Diesel’s $5.65 Warning: Hormuz Risk Meets Fall Refinery Maintenance
ENERGY & INFLATION America is entering September with a fuel-cost problem that extends beyond the price displayed at a neighborhood…
Jackson Hole’s Real Test: What Kevin Warsh Must Clarify About Inflation and Rates
FEDERAL RESERVE Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is scheduled to deliver keynote remarks at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium…
Inflation Held at 3.7% While Real Spending Stalled—What It Means for Rates and Household Budgets
ECONOMY & FEDERAL RESERVE America’s latest inflation report delivered an uncomfortable combination: prices are still rising too quickly, while inflation-adjusted…