Fed in economic data hunt turns to the tried-and-true and also the new

Two weeks before the U.S. Federal Reserve's last meeting, with the federal government's data spigot closed, Atlanta Fed staff ...
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Fed points to market froth as leading stability risk

In its latest financial stability report, the Federal Reserve found that asset valuations continue to be elevated and ...

The Fed Is Turning to These Data Sets During the Shutdown. Here’s What They Reveal About the Economy

Key Takeaways Officials at the Federal Reserve are missing critical data during the government shutdown, relying instead on reports from private companies.There are indications that hiring continued ...

US household debt hits a new record, NY Fed finds

American household debt reached a record $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, rising $197 billion, according to the ...

The Delayed September CPI Report is Out. Here's What it Signals for the Fed.

The September CPI report showed that inflation remains tame – and all but confirms another rate cut from the Fed.

Amid Limited Jobs Data, Fed Takes Cautious Stance on Rate Cuts

Taking a question following the Fed’s expected move to lower interest rates by a quarter point, Powell told reporters a ...

The Fed’s Recent Rate Decisions Have Been Divisive. It Is Likely to Get Worse.

The last three policy votes have featured some form of dissent, as officials grapple with how to weigh a softening labor ...

The Fed and the Affordability Crisis

Rate cuts are too small, and the central bank is making things worse by shrinking its balance sheet.

Federal ‘halt' on clean energy could raise Texas power bills, report says

The Trump administration has effectively "halted" federal permitting for renewable energy projects, according to the solar ...