The U.S. Economy & Politics

Navigating the Path: United States Inflation and the Federal Reserve's Strategy

Federal Reserve Signals Modest Progress Toward Inflation Goals Amidst a Complex Economic Landscape

Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
ILLUMINATION
Published in
3 min readJun 13, 2024

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Those who follow the news closely may have come across the Federal government's recent economic decision in the United States. According to a report by CNBC, the Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady, signaling that it will only cut rates once before the end of the year. This decision is a surprise amidst a critical moment when the country is fighting ongoing inflation. As the market reacts to this decision, analysts speculate that the nuance of this move by the feds is vital in grasping the wide-ranging consequences for the country's economy.

Here, I would like to walk you through some of these impending implications.

What the News Entails

Previously, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) had already predicted higher interest rates. Indeed, most Americans experienced that within the recent quarter. However, interest rates will see a surge more than initially projected.

While the Federal Reserve has temporarily kept its key interest rate untouched, the…

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Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
ILLUMINATION

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