Monetary policy is a powerful mechanism used by central banks to control the supply of money in an economy. By adjusting the amount of money circulating, these institutions aim to maintain economic ...

As 2025 begins, the trajectory of U.S. monetary policy remains one of the most hotly debated topics in financial and economic circles. Following a tumultuous 2024 marked by persistent inflationary ...

Recent research has identified periods when the Federal Reserve intentionally acted to slow inflation when it exceeded desired levels. The success of these disinflation attempts reveals the extent of ...

This paper examines how housing market overvaluation—measured by the price-to-rent ratio and its deviations from long-term trends—affects the transmission of monetary policy. Using U.S.

The Fed remains committed to its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices, with no imminent rate cuts due to persistent inflation risks. Tariffs are expected to push inflation higher in ...

Central bankers are tapping nontraditional data sources for a more complete picture of the economy In the spring of 2020, the Federal Reserve faced a challenge: The COVID-19 pandemic was upending ...