Monetary Policy
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Fed Goes Back to Basics with Framework Revisions
The Federal Reserve is scrapping its asymmetric average inflation experiment. Will it help calm markets?
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Inflation Declined in July
The Federal Reserve’s restrictive stance continues to put downward pressure on inflation.
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Core vs Headline: What Really Drives Inflation Calculations
What is core CPI, and why does it holds such weight in shaping economic policy and market expectations?
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Trump Plays for All the Federal Reserve Marbles
If President Trump truly gained control of Fed policy, monetary decisions would likely cater to short-term political goals rather than the long-term stability and well-being of citizens.
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Why is the Fed Revising its Framework?
Chair Powell maintains that the framework “worked just fine” over the past five years, but that changes underway seem to admit to past mistakes.
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Rate of Inflation Cools in July, Case for Rate Cuts Builds
Core inflation rose only modestly, thanks to lower energy costs. Paired with weak job gains, the price trend adds pressure on the Fed to cut rates in September.
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AIER’s Everyday Price Index Notches a Slight 0.10% Gain in July 2025
After a third delay of China tariffs, rising prices, delayed policy effects, and a weakening job market make the Fed’s path to rate cuts uncertain.
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Trump’s 39% Tariff on Gold: Revenue Grab or Prelude to Revaluation?
The new levy rattled global markets, but that may be just the beginning. History teaches us to be wary when the government targets gold.
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Fed Governor’s Labor Market Warning Validated by BLS Revision
The Fed waited for labor market softening to cut rates. Do BLS data reveal monetary policy is already too tight?
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Inflation Picked Up in June, as Tariffs Pass Through
June’s uptick is attributable to tariffs on foreign-made goods. The rate of inflation will stabilize, but higher prices are here to stay.
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Fed Goes Back to Basics with Framework Revisions
The Federal Reserve is scrapping its asymmetric average inflation experiment. Will it help calm markets?
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•
Inflation Declined in July
The Federal Reserve’s restrictive stance continues to put downward pressure on inflation.
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•
Core vs Headline: What Really Drives Inflation Calculations
What is core CPI, and why does it holds such weight in shaping economic policy and market expectations?
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•
Trump Plays for All the Federal Reserve Marbles
If President Trump truly gained control of Fed policy, monetary decisions would likely cater to short-term political goals rather than the long-term stability and well-being of citizens.
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•
Why is the Fed Revising its Framework?
Chair Powell maintains that the framework “worked just fine” over the past five years, but that changes underway seem to admit to past mistakes.
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•
Rate of Inflation Cools in July, Case for Rate Cuts Builds
Core inflation rose only modestly, thanks to lower energy costs. Paired with weak job gains, the price trend adds pressure on the Fed to cut rates in September.
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•
AIER’s Everyday Price Index Notches a Slight 0.10% Gain in July 2025
After a third delay of China tariffs, rising prices, delayed policy effects, and a weakening job market make the Fed’s path to rate cuts uncertain.
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•
Trump’s 39% Tariff on Gold: Revenue Grab or Prelude to Revaluation?
The new levy rattled global markets, but that may be just the beginning. History teaches us to be wary when the government targets gold.
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•
Fed Governor’s Labor Market Warning Validated by BLS Revision
The Fed waited for labor market softening to cut rates. Do BLS data reveal monetary policy is already too tight?
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Inflation Picked Up in June, as Tariffs Pass Through
June’s uptick is attributable to tariffs on foreign-made goods. The rate of inflation will stabilize, but higher prices are here to stay.