Tag: Monetary Policy

Annual inflation was negative, at 0.1 percent, thanks to cratering energy prices. (AP Photo)

Core inflation rises again in March

Joseph Lawler · April 17, 2015 12:53 pm

The risk that a weak economy could force the Federal Reserve to return rates to zero is shrinking, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President John Williams said Monday. (AP Photo)

Low risk of Fed returning to zero rates after liftoff, says key official

Joseph Lawler · April 13, 2015 6:30 pm

Yellen confirmed that the Department of Justice is investigating a 2012 leak of confidential information.

Fed members skeptical of June rate hike thanks to oil, dollar

Joseph Lawler · April 8, 2015 6:50 pm

The extensive damage done by the financial crisis means that the Federal Reserve should look for "a little more proof than usual" that the economy is strong enough for the central bank to raise rates, Governor Jerome Powell said Wednesday.Â (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Fed governor: A ‘little more proof’ needed on jobs recovery

Joseph Lawler · April 8, 2015 12:46 pm

"My base case view is that we'll see a rebound in the second and third quarter and beyond," said Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Dennis Lockhart. (AP File Photo)

Obama economy swoons again

Joseph Lawler · April 4, 2015 9:00 am

Bernanke is back and blogging

Joseph Lawler · April 3, 2015 9:00 am

A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange watches Federal reserve Chair Janet Yellen's news conference, Wednesday, March 18, 2015. The Federal Reserve is signaling that it's edging closer to raising interest rates from record lows in light of a strengthening job market. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Fed test: Raising rates without provoking a ‘tantrum’

Joseph Lawler · March 31, 2015 9:00 am

If inflation continues to fall, the Federal Reserve would have to respond by guaranteeing lower interest rates for longer, Federal Reserve vice chairman Stanley Fischer said Tuesday. (AP/Susan Walsh)

Fed no. 2: Reforms ‘will certainly be needed’ for shadow banks

Joseph Lawler · March 31, 2015 12:10 am

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen at a Board of Governors meeting at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014. (Washington Examiner)

Yellen: Rate hikes ‘likely to be gradual’

Joseph Lawler · March 27, 2015 9:06 pm

Consumer prices edged up in February, an early indication that U.S. inflation may be picking up after falling oil prices pushed it into negative territory over the past few months. (AP Photo)

Consumer prices edge up in February after slight deflation in January

Joseph Lawler · March 24, 2015 12:56 pm

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley FischerÂ said he does not see any major threats to the stability of the financial system, in the housing market or anywhere else.Â (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Fed no. 2: ‘Considerable uncertainty’ about interest rates after Fed hikes

Joseph Lawler · March 23, 2015 5:33 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen waded back into the academic discussion about inequality Thursday. (AP Photo)

Fed ‘can’t provide certainty’ on rate decisions, Yellen says

Joseph Lawler · March 18, 2015 9:04 pm