The search for a more optimal monetary policy
The fate of FAIT and a fait accompli
Cash back, low interest rates and price cuts surge in an effort to clear inventories at pre-pandemic levels
An unexpected flare-up in US inflation last quarter is one reason officials want to see more data
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Vibesflation => actual inflation
Christopher Waller and John Williams indicate reduction could happen ahead of presidential election, angering Trump
Political capture of the central bank would have profound implications for how future fiscal policy might affect the economy
Ex-president says he would let Jay Powell finish term at central bank if he was ‘doing the right thing’
Latest figures put Fed on a glide path towards monetary easing
Latest drop in consumer prices adds to expectations that Federal Reserve will cut rates at September meeting
US central bank pivots towards easing burden on borrowers amid clear signs the economy is cooling
We just have to make sure we stay at 2 per cent
The views of ordinary people shouldn’t be dismissed
Treasury yields drop and traders increase bets on two interest rate cuts this year after bigger-than-expected fall
Central bank underscores that next US interest rate move is likely to be a cut
The idea that mass tourism is creating knock-on effects like price rises is causing tension in the countries most-visited
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Businesses that imposed relentless post-pandemic price rises are reaching outer limits of the strategy
Minutes of June meeting showed some officials were concerned about effect of high rates on job market
Markets continue to bet on prospect of interest rate cuts from US central bank by end of 2024
Also in this newsletter: UK growth revised upwards, France readies for election, science round-up
When a measure becomes a target . . .
And more on deficits and stocks
Presidential rivals’ protectionist plans will also pile pressure on struggling logistics sector