In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation (Gift Article)

The Fed held interest rates steady. Normally, that's a win—the goal isn't higher rates. It's bringing inflation down without putting jobs and wages at risk. But this time, the Fed needs to get that balance right faster, without repeating the mistakes of the last inflation fight.

In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart rate increases in December, but the cadence of additional moves will depend on the data.

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Fed’s Slow Moves Could Mean a Catch-Up Rate hikes may resume in December, with further moves tied to the data. Can gradual steps keep inflation in check? Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/29/business/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rates.html Photo credit: NYTimes

#Gift The Federal Reserve refused to raise rates, even in the face of accelerating #inflation, this month. I'd guess this was to placate Trump before the election. We see the new Fed chief cave into Trump unlike Powell. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/29/b...

The Fed held interest rates steady. Normally that's a win—the goal isn't higher rates. It's bringing inflation down without putting jobs and wages at risk. But this time, the Fed needs to get that balance right faster, without repeating the mistakes of the last inflation fight.

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www.nytimes.com headline change https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/29/business/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rates.html New text is now The Fed Risks Falling Behind in its Inflation Fight

In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation

In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation www.nytimes.com/2026/10/29/b... Big pre election mistake by trump puppet