Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.

The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will stall progress.

Follow live coverage of the FOMC's March interest-rate announcement and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference.

In an economy wracked by uncertainty, one thing seems virtually guaranteed: the Federal Reserve will leave its key interest ...

Congress has assigned the Federal Reserve two jobs, commonly known as its “dual mandate”: Maintain stable prices throughout the economy—a.k.a. keep inflation under control—and support ...

These rate fluctuations are partially tied to inflation and the policy changes the Federal Reserve makes in response to monthly inflation readings. We’ll discuss these policy changes and their ...

The Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, are potentially headed to a tough spot as it prepares to meet Tuesday and ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday signaled potential changes for the Fed's closely watched "dot plot" ...

Federal Reserve Officials See Risks of Higher Inflation Ahead ... careful approach” in considering any further changes to its key interest rate. All of the Fed's policymakers supported keeping ...

The Federal Reserve ... rate change since its three back-to-back cuts in September, November and December, dropping the Fed rate by a full percentage point in its continued focus on getting the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials at a meeting last month pointed to rising risks that inflation could worsen ... careful approach” in considering any further changes to its key interest ...