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Federal Reserve minutes indicate worries over lack of progress on inflation

Federal Reserve officials grew more concerned at their most recent meeting about inflation, with members indicating that they lacked the…

Fed officials seem like they have ‘no idea’ what is going on with U.S. inflation, strategist says

Federal Reserve officials appear to have “no idea” what is happening when it comes to the inflation picture in the…

Fed Governor Waller wants ‘several months’ of good inflation data before lowering rates

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, citing a string of data showing that inflation appears to be easing, said Tuesday that…

Affluent consumers are creating a ‘bubble’ at Walmart, warns retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon

Higher-income consumers may be creating a frothy situation at Walmart. Even though affluent shoppers helped drive the retailer’s latest beat…

Here’s everything to expect from Wednesday’s key report on inflation

Inflation trends may have gotten a little less dreary in April, though they are still likely to keep the Federal…

Fed Chair Powell says inflation has been higher than thought, expects rates to hold steady

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated Tuesday that inflation is falling more slowly than expected and will keep the central…

Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live to bankers group in Amsterdam

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Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in April, more than expected

Wholesale prices jumped more than expected in April, putting up another potential roadblock to interest rate cuts anytime soon. The…

Inflation outlook rises, fueled by expected increases for housing costs, New York Fed survey shows

Consumers in April raised their expectations for price increases both in the near and longer term, fueled by higher inflation…

This inflation-focused ETF may be in a sweet spot

It’s an exchange-traded fund designed to profit from higher rates. But even if the Federal Reserve starts to cut this…