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FAU REPORT: Consumers Face Elevated Prices Despite Waning Inflation
The years of high inflation appear to be over as inflation is now in line with the Federal Reserve’s target, though prices will likely remain permanently elevated, according to the Monthly Inflation Report produced by Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business.
FAU Economist: Caution in Fed’s Rate Cut Sparks Concern
The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to lower its federal funds rate target marks a cautious step toward easing monetary policy, though too much caution raises concerns about an incoming recession, according to an economist at Florida Atlantic University.
FAU Economist: Current Fed Policy Too Tight as Inflation Declines
With inflation coming in below target, the Federal Reserve is facing increasing pressure to adjust its monetary policy as many see it as too tight, according to an economist at Florida Atlantic University.
FAU Economist: Prices Declined in May, Signaling More Buying Power for Consumers
As the country experienced mild deflation in May, it might be time for the Federal Reserve to lower the federal funds rate, according to an economist at Florida Atlantic University.
FAU Report: As Inflation Gets Back on Track, Should the Fed Keep Raising Rates?
Inflation rebounded in August, but signs are emerging that it could be getting back on track to the Federal Reserve’s goal of 2 percent, according to a Florida Atlantic University economist.
FAU Researchers: Fed Taking No Action to Offset Inflation
The real value of wages for workers across the nation is likely to fall even further as the Federal Reserve shows no signs of neutralizing worse-than-expected inflation, according to researchers at FAU.