Fed Hopes to Tame Inflation Without Job Losses
Federal Reserve officials believe they can lower inflation without damaging the job market by managing price expectations. While some economists warn that cooling demand is necessary, policymakers are banking on a soft landing.
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United States Federal Reserve officials are betting on a pain-free landing, aiming to tame 3.7% inflation without raising the 4.1% jobless rate. That outlook contrasts with past tightening cycles that relied on crushing demand and destroying jobs to lower prices. Central bankers are banking on anchored expectations and stable wage gains to reach their 2.7% target.
