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Investors expect Fed rate cuts this year. We’ll explain how the Federal Reserve’s statement, Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference and the latest summary of economic projections show what’s next. I’m Dion Rabouin, a WSJ reporter covering markets and the e

Inflation continues to be the most important data point for the markets. The February CPI report sets up some tough decisions for the Federal Reserve for the rest of this year. I’m Dion Rabouin, a WSJ reporter covering markets and the economy. I’ll be divi

January’s PCE report showed inflation is falling toward the Fed’s 2% target, but the overall economy may be slowing with it. Household spending declined and was negative based on one metric. I’m Dion Rabouin, a WSJ reporter covering markets and the economy

Inflation defied economists’ expectations, holding above 3%. The latest data in the January CPI report are likely to have a big impact on the stock market and the Fed’s decisions on interest rates. I’ll explain where it all stands. I’m Dion Rabouin, a WSJ

The Federal Reserve is central to the U.S. economy today, and it’s controlled by just 12 people. Its monetary policies can lower inflation or even spark a recession. The central bank says it’s dedicated to achieving its goals set by Congress to maximize em

Inflation today compared to the 1980s, "is a completely different animal this time around, and the situation is so beyond what the Fed can do now," says Peter Grandich, founder of Peter Grandich & Company. The enthusiasm over this week's Fed rate hike i