In first slowdown of 2024, U.S. inflation eases
April figures show slight cooling after three elevated readings
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |May 15, 2024
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Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
Christopher Rugaber is a reporter with The Associated Press, an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City and founded in 1846.
Are U.S. interest rates high enough to beat inflation?
The Fed will take its time to find out
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |May 13, 2024
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Fed leaves interest rates at two-decade high
Board says inflation has remained stubbornly high in recent months
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |May 1, 2024
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Higher gas and rents keep U.S. inflation elevated
Figures from March will likely delay Fed rate cuts
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |April 10, 2024
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Powell: Fed still on track to cut rates
Says recent data showing signs of persistent inflation don’t materially change the overall picture
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |April 3, 2024
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Fed foresees three rate cuts this year but fewer cuts in 2025
Officials kept their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight time, slightly raised inflation forecasts
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 20, 2024
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Fed likely to preach patience as markets look ahead to rate cuts
Federal Reserve officials are expected to play it safe when they meet this week
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 18, 2024
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U.S. inflation up again in February
Prices rose 0.4% from January to February, higher than the previous month’s figure of 0.3%
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 12, 2024
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Fed to reconsider proposed regulatory changes
Big banks say the so-called Basel III endgame changes would limit their ability to lend
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 7, 2024
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