Inflation, federal reserve and John Williams

Fed Officials Say They're Confident Inflation Will Fall To 2% ... Eventually
In the wake of Wednesday's official report on consumer prices, three officials who set the nation's monetary policy said they're confident the inflation rate will someday fall to typical pre-pandemic levels.
Fed’s Williams Expresses Confidence Inflation Will Slow More
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams voiced confidence that inflation would continue to recede after a report on consumer prices came in better than expected, without offering any hints on the timing of additional interest-rate cuts.
Fed’s Williams Wants More Progress Toward Inflation Target
New York Fed President John Williams said he expects inflation to continue cooling toward the central bank’s 2% target this year, adding that he won’t be satisfied until the goal is reached.
Fed's Williams Expects Disinflation to Continue
"The process of disinflation remains in train," Williams said Wednesday at a Connecticut business conference, according to a published text of his remarks. "Looking ahead, I expect inflation to gradually decline toward our 2 percent goal in the coming years,
Fed Trio Express Confidence Inflation Will Continue to Slow
A clutch of Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday welcomed fresh data showing a crucial gauge of consumer prices in December rose less than expected, giving them confidence inflation would continue to ebb.
Inflation Needs Work, but Fed’s Williams Is Focusing on Keeping Economy Balanced
The economy is in a very good place and has returned to balance, as have the risks to the two sides of our mandate,” Williams said.
Disinflation path will be bumpy and take time, NY Fed's Williams says
While monetary policy is set to keep the risks to the Federal Reserve's dual mandate in balance, the journey towards lower inflation "will take time, and the process may well be choppy," New York Fed President John Williams said Wednesday.
US businesses optimistic but flag concerns, Fed survey shows
The survey's findings, which draw on observations from the business contacts of each of the Fed's 12 regional banks, provide ...
Fed’s Beige Book Points to Slight to Moderate Growth at Year-End
Economic activity increased “slightly to moderately” across the US in late November and December, supported by strong holiday ...
CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's upcoming decision on rate cuts
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
New inflation reading likely keeps the Fed on pause for now
Fresh inflation data released Wednesday is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on pause during its next policy meeting this ...
Inflation Sped Up in December, a Fresh Challenge for the Fed
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.
Latest CPI Inflation Report Makes January Fed Rate Cut Very Unlikely
Consumer Price Index showed an acceleration to 2.9%, the highest rate since July. With such high inflation, the Fed is ...
Cooler core inflation revives bets on Fed rate cuts
Federal Reserve policymakers may be able to reduce interest rates a couple of times this year, traders bet on Wednesday, ...
Cleveland’s employment recovery among slowest in U.S., Fed report reveals
A new Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland analysis shows the city's job market remains below pre-pandemic levels four years ...
XLF: Hold While Fed Makes Decisions
Net interest margins are expected to decline with rate cuts, but loan demand should rise, making XLF a hold for now. XLF is ...
NY Fed’s Williams Sees Hybrid Work Model Persisting
More workers will probably continue to be allowed to work partially in the office and partially at home than before the ...
Bitcoin Tops $100,000 Level as Angst Over Fed Policy Path Eases
Bitcoin notched its biggest gain of the new year as reassuring US inflation figures revived bets on further interest-rate ...