April 17, 2024

Why the Fed Is Steering Away From Rate Cuts

by The Journal

Yesterday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell called into question whether the Fed will be able to lower interest rates this year as hoped. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos on how the Fed’s outlook on the economy has changed. 


Further Reading:

- Powell Dials Back Expectations on Rate Cuts 

- Fed Rate Cuts Are Now a Matter of If, Not Just When 


Further Listening:

- Janet Yellen on Inflation and the U.S. Economy 

- Inflation Is Down. Unemployment Is Low. Is This a Soft Landing? 

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