Monetary Policy

The minutes are likely to cement investor expectations for the Janet Yellen-led Fed to raise its interest rate target at its next meeting, scheduled for Dec. 13-14. (AP Photo)

Economy

Fed members are likely ready for a December rate hike

November 23, 2016 7:14 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen's remarks were made in testimony prepared for an appearance before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Economy

Fed not at risk of waiting too long to raise rates, Yellen says

Joseph Lawler -

November 17, 2016 1:07 pm

While the labor force participation rate has been rising, a research note concluded that increase is attributable to fewer people leaving the workforce and older workers delaying retirement, not because people who gave up on work during the recession are coming back. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Economy

Federal Reserve study: Low unemployment not helping discouraged workers

Joseph Lawler -

November 14, 2016 9:17 pm

Economy

Case for rate hikes still ‘quite strong’ post-election, Fed official says

Joseph Lawler -

November 11, 2016 2:47 pm

Outside observers have questioned if the Fed's 2 percent inflation target is really a ceiling. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Economy

Vice chairman suggests the Fed may exceed its inflation target

Joseph Lawler -

November 4, 2016 8:42 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen has suggested that the Fed might further slow its move toward raising interest rates in order to give the economy

Economy

Fed holds rates steady, but hike is expected in December

Joseph Lawler -

November 2, 2016 6:00 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen has suggested that with inflation still subdued, the central bank may try to run a

Economy

Election to keep Fed sidelined this week, but investors expect hike in December

Joseph Lawler -

November 1, 2016 2:51 pm

Janet Yellen is avoiding commenting on the presidential election or its implications for markets. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Economy

Yellen tries to take on the supply side

Joseph Lawler -

October 26, 2016 4:01 am

Economy

Annual inflation rises to 1.5 percent in September

Joseph Lawler -

October 18, 2016 12:33 pm

Economy

Fed officials warn that raising rates is ‘not that simple’

Joseph Lawler -

October 17, 2016 6:34 pm

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Tag: Monetary Policy

Fed members are likely ready for a December rate hike

Fed not at risk of waiting too long to raise rates, Yellen says

Federal Reserve study: Low unemployment not helping discouraged workers

Case for rate hikes still ‘quite strong’ post-election, Fed official says

Vice chairman suggests the Fed may exceed its inflation target

Fed holds rates steady, but hike is expected in December

Election to keep Fed sidelined this week, but investors expect hike in December

Yellen tries to take on the supply side

Annual inflation rises to 1.5 percent in September

Fed officials warn that raising rates is ‘not that simple’

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