Politics Sep 07 Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Economy Sep 03 Fed governor Waller muddies outlook on possible rate hike later this month Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Thursday that an inflation report next week will largely determine whether he supports an interest rate hike later this month or not. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Politics Aug 31 WATCH: Trump says Fed Chair Warsh will 'do what he has to do' on possible rate hikes Trump suggested he’s not necessarily opposed to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh raising interest rates because of inflationary pressures, but he said that he thinks interest rates are “too high.”… By Associated Press
Economy Aug 29 Warsh raises stakes for Fed's next meeting, and other takeaways from Jackson Hole conference Warsh's high-profile speech at the Fed's annual Jackson Hole economic conference was mostly praised afterward by economists and other Fed policymakers in attendance. Still, there was also some pushback and criticism during the first day of the conference. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Aug 28 Watch 6:11 Fed Chair Warsh not ruling out interest rate hike amid inflation concerns Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said there is still work to do on inflation. At the Fed’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Warsh also said that although he is not committed to a rate hike, he is not… By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Amalia Huot-Marchand
Aug 28 WATCH: Fed Chair Warsh signals stubborn inflation may require rate hikes in Jackson Hole speech By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he had sent previously… Continue reading
Aug 19 'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Many Federal Reserve officials think the central bank will have to lift its key short-term interest rate in the coming months if inflation doesn't subside, minutes of the Fed's meeting last month showed. Continue reading
Aug 19 7 questions about the national debt hitting $40 trillion By Lisa Desjardins There is a lot to unpack about the national debt. Here's a starter guide to what's happening with the national debt right now. Continue reading
Aug 13 Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas and food costs fall By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation could grind lower in the months ahead. Continue reading
Aug 12 Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevated By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The modest decline could ease pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise their key interest rate to combat rising costs. Yet prices are still rising more quickly than average wages, underscoring the struggle many Americans have had with more expensive… Continue reading