Termination Day at the Fed? Probably Not
President Trump is not happy with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. With the economy likely to…
Inflation Remained Elevated in February
The professional forecasters were right: inflation remained elevated in February. The Personal…
The Tariff Trade-Off Many Economists Ignore
At its core, economics is about making choices. We face trade-offs. If you want more of this, you…
Did Inflation Really Elect Trump? The Case for a Deeper…
When asked why Donald Trump won the presidency last November, most people point to inflation. That’s…
Inflation Picked Up in January, Latest BEA Data Show
Federal Reserve officials have warned that the disinflation process would be uneven. The latest data…
December Inflation Meets Expectations
The latest inflation data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis largely confirm market expectations.…
The Fed Pushes Pause
The Federal Open Market Committee announced on Wednesday it would hold its federal funds rate target…
Inflation Remained Below Target in August
"More cuts are projected for 2025, but not enough to return the stance of monetary policy to…
Fed Rate Cuts: Better Late than Never
"A 50 basis point cut in its federal funds rate target on Wednesday marks a reversal at the…
Inflation Slightly Below Target in July
"The federal funds rate target range is likely to be at least a full percentage point lower by…
