Fed Policy
176 postsFedspeak Monitor: June 24th
This past week saw the Fedspeak dominated by Chair Powell’s testimony and q&a from the Humphrey-Hawkins Hearings. Twice a year, senators and house members get the opportunity to question the Fed Chair on the conduct of monetary policy in light of the dual mandate...
Fedspeak Monitor: June 24th
This past week saw the Fedspeak dominated by Chair Powell’s testimony and q&a from the Humphrey-Hawkins Hearings. Twice a year, senators and house members get the opportunity to question the Fed Chair on the conduct of monetary policy in light of the dual mandate...
Wage Passthrough to Prices is Minimal and Abating
Throughout the pandemic recovery, high inflation has been attributed to tight labor markets and high wage growth. Fed officials have, for months, maintained that the labor market needs...
Fedspeak Monitor: June 17th
Depending on who you ask, this week saw a “hawkish skip” or a “dovish pause” from the FOMC, who declined to raise rates above their current target range...