Economy News Atlanta Fed President Says Economy Likely Slowing, Though Rate Cut Timing Uncertain

Recession fears mount as Fed says more rate cuts could follow hiring slowdown

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy ... Read More

The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates

The Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates. Read More

Fed president warns inflation is 'going the wrong way' as tariff concerns mount

On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee warned about rising inflation and said it isn't clear whether tariff-induced price hikes will be a one-off or could pose a more ... Read More

Atlanta Fed says labor shifts, immigration trends complicate economic outlook

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said it's one of the hardest time's to be in monetary policy making. Here's why. Read More

Fed Chair Powell says rising inflation and slow hiring pose 'challenging situation'

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned a recent uptick of inflation, alongside a hiring slowdown, poses a "challenging situation" for central bankers as they aim to steer the U.S. economy through ... Read More