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Inflation or jobs: Federal Reserve officials are divided over competing concerns

Federal Reserve policymakers will be debating whether stubborn inflation or slower hiring is the bigger problem for the ...

Chicago Fed president wants to see a 'few months of data' on inflation to gauge economy's health

"The hardest thing that the Fed ever has to do is get the timing right at moments of transition,” Goolsbee said on NBC News’ ...
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Wholesale inflation surges in July, raising questions for Fed and markets

The surprise PPI reading, driven by the biggest monthly gain in core since 2022, further muddies the central bank's September ...

Wholesale inflation spikes, putting Fed in tricky position

Wholesale prices increased in July at the quickest pace since February, as economists are keeping a sharp eye on inflation ...

Hot Inflation Report Fuels Fed Dilemma As Tariff-Driven Pressures Mount

Producer prices in US rose sharply in July, reigniting concerns over inflation persistence as Fed rate cuts were being priced in. PPI up 0.9% month over month, core PPI up 0.9%, and services prices ...

Most US stocks fall after a disappointing inflation update, but Big Tech keeps Wall Street steady

NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks fell on Wall Street Thursday after a disappointing report said inflation was worse last month at ...

Fed board contenders Miran, Bullard say Trump's tariffs are not causing inflation

Both did not commit to how they would vote on interest rates. However, they praised Trump's pro-growth agenda.