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Soft landing
Is it possible that the economy has landed softly enough?
Mar 11, 2024
Fed Chairman Powell told a congressional committee not to expect a victory lap when and if the Fed decides it has finally beaten inflation.
When will the Fed cut rates? Senators are likely to put Jay Powell on the spot when he testifies
Mar 7, 2024
He says there's likely to be a rate cut this year, but he won't say when.
Business economists expect a soft landing in 2024
Feb 26, 2024
The National Association for Business Economics' latest forecast predicts higher economic growth and lower unemployment.
2024 economic forecasts bring optimism and uncertainty
Jan 3, 2024
Fairly low unemployment, gradually slowing inflation and continued economic growth are all positive signals. But there are risks too.
Will high yields on the 10-year T-note jeopardize the "soft landing"?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Oct 4, 2023
The yield hit a 16-year record Tuesday. Could that mean trouble for the Federal Reserve's effort to cool inflation and prevent a recession?
Job openings fell in July in a promising sign for soft landing
Aug 29, 2023
Federal data also shows fewer people quit last month, bringing rates back in line with pre-pandemic levels.
What comes after a soft landing?
Aug 16, 2023
There are only so many options. Ideally, they don't include a boom or a bust.
For public good, not for profit.
Is the Fed actually going to pull off a "soft landing"?
by
Matt Levin
Jun 14, 2023
If the Fed can tamp down inflation without sparking a recession, it would be only the second time in history in U.S. history.
What does the decline in corporate profits say about the economy?
May 25, 2023
Profits fell for the second quarter in a row, partly due to Fed rate hikes. Whether it’s a good thing depends on your role in the economy.
Job openings fall in a possible sign of the elusive "soft landing"
Apr 4, 2023
Fewer job openings in normal times might be not great news, but right now, it is — cautiously speaking — a good sign.