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As focus shifts from inflation to employment, the Fed’s job is still tricky
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The September rate cut raised hopes for a sturdy labor market into next year and beyond. The effect on jobs, though, may take time.
CPI could be Fed’s last gut check before interest rate decision
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The monthly inflation gauge, to be released Wednesday, could influence how much the central bank cuts rates next week.
Atlanta Fed’s Bostic calls on patience amid the clamor for interest rate cuts
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Despite high prices, “wages are growing faster than inflation,” and families’ purchasing power is growing, he says.
How often does the Fed actually achieve its dual mandate — price stability and maximum employment?
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Since the late 1970s, the Federal Reserve has had two main jobs: ensuring stable prices and maximum employment. How often does it achieve both at the same time?
Federal Reserve lifts interest rates a quarter point
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Citing high inflation and the tight labor market, Fed Chair Jerome Powell announces the first rate hike since 2018.
New Fed chair will carrying out the board’s dual mandate
President Trump is expected to announce who he’s nominating for chair of the Federal Reserve tomorrow. Current Chair Janet Yellen’s term ends in February. One thing will stay the same after Yellen leaves: the Fed’s dual mandate of balancing inflation and unemployment. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Tapering our own economic expectations
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The Federal Reserve reaffirmed, to no one's surprise, that its stimulus will continue.

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dual mandate

As focus shifts from inflation to employment, the Fed’s job is still tricky

CPI could be Fed’s last gut check before interest rate decision

Atlanta Fed’s Bostic calls on patience amid the clamor for interest rate cuts

How often does the Fed actually achieve its dual mandate — price stability and maximum employment?

Federal Reserve lifts interest rates a quarter point

New Fed chair will carrying out the board’s dual mandate

Tapering our own economic expectations