The Federal Reserve faces a narrowing set of options as it tries to balance stubborn inflation against slowing growth — and financial markets are growing increasingly...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Fed caution and market optimism pull in opposite directions
Federal Reserve officials have been signaling growing concern about the economic outlook, even as equity markets have continued to push higher. The divergence raises a question...
Powell signals Fed is watching economic risks, offering markets a measure of reassurance
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed the current economic outlook, striking a tone that calmed investor nerves and lifted sentiment in equity markets. His remarks were...