Posted 3/19/2024, 12:42:45 PM
Inflation Ticks Up, Putting Potential Rate Hikes Back on the Table for Federal Reserve
- Inflation ticked up in January and February, raising questions if this is a bump in the road or a more worrying trend
- The Fed is still expected to hold rates steady at its March meeting and debate balance sheet reduction
- Powell's remarks and new projections will signal if the Fed is less confident about 3 rate cuts now
- The Fed may need to adjust to a new normal for inflation in a post-pandemic economy
- Experts say it will still be a while before goods and services inflation balance out enough for a rate cut