Inflation

The FOMC held its first meeting of 2023 on January 31 and February 1. At the meeting, committee members slowed rate increases.

The economy and business outlook changed dramatically in 2022. This year, many of those challenges are expected to continue.

At this week’s meeting, the FOMC once again raised interest rates and updated their projections for the future of the economy. This continues the committee’s aggressive work toward combatting inflation by raising rates and unwinding the quantitative easing program implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. The FOMC Raised Rates at December’s Meeting The FOMC raised the… Read more »

At November’s meeting, the FOMC met to discuss interest rates as rising prices continue to plague consumers.

The Inflation Reduction Act could raise taxes for large corporations, but manufacturers and small firms could see some benefits.

A recent survey analyzes how companies are adapting to inflation currently and how their plans could change if inflation persists.

The September FOMC meeting resulted in another significant rate increase, and the board released updated economic projections.

Inflation hit a fresh multidecade high and the Fed responded with another significant interest rate hike at July’s meeting.

Rising interest rates can dampen demand for commercial properties, leading to lower sale prices and higher vacancy rates.

Inflation remains an issue of concern, so the Fed raised rates by 50 basis points at May’s meeting.