Economy Mar 17 Tariff threats, spending cuts put Federal Reserve in tough spot as it meets this week By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Jun 23 What’s the Relationship Between Inflation and Interest Rates? Question: I am confused about the cause/effect relationship between inflation and interest rates. Many economic talking heads claim that interest rates will rise if present monetary policy produces inflation. But the principle of supply and demand suggests that if…
Economy Aug 05 Fed Opts to Leave Key Interest Rate Unchanged The Federal Reserve decided Tuesday for a second consecutive meeting to keep a key interest rate at 2 percent, saying that overall the economy is doing well despite inflationary fears. By Admin, PBS News Hour
Economy Feb 20 Watch Consumer Price Index Reports Unexpected Inflation Rise The Consumer Price Index, the Labor Department's yardstick of inflation, indicated greater inflation in January than had been anticipated. Paul Solman discusses how the CPI determines inflation and the meaning of this new report.
Economy Jan 17 Quick Implementation Best for Economic Boost, Fed Chair Says Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke told lawmakers Thursday it is "critically important" that an economic stimulus package take effect quickly to ward off a recession, recommending the government get cash into peoples' hands as soon as possible. By Admin, PBS News Hour