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Federal Reserve officials said the economy continues to be disrupted by the pandemic with one regional central bank chief dismissing the threat that inflation could get out of hand.
February 17 -
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said the U.S. central bank was still “far away” from achieving its goals and it was premature to start a debate on scaling back its massive bond-buying program.
February 5 -
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's manufacturing index fell to a seventh- month low, while jobless claims hit a three-month high.
December 17 -
Jobless claims fell to below 800,000, existing home sales soared, leading indicators rose more than expected and the Kansas City Fed manufacturing index also climbed in the latest reading.
October 22 -
While not a huge gain, "claims remain staggeringly high" six months into the economic downturn, analysts say.
September 24 -
The economy continues on a fragmented recovery from the pandemic, with the housing market being a positive sign and labor having issues.
August 27 -
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George, who has been among the most hawkish Fed policy makers, doesn’t oppose some overshooting of the central bank’s 2% inflation target and sees more risk of price pressures being too weak than too strong.
August 26 -
Initial jobless claims increased for the first time since March, causing some to worry about the economic recovery.
July 23 -
The Federal Reserve could discuss yield curve control, but some feel it may not be needed.
July 20 -
Two Federal Reserve presidents say it's gotten harder to predict what will happen with the economy.
June 25