Alexander W. Salter

Economics

April’s Prices Rose, But Inflation Cooled Overall

After slight deflation in March, prices rose again in April. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the Consumer…

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Consumer Prices Fall in March

After a quarter-long inflationary resurgence, it looks like prices are now falling. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the…

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Economics

What a Trumped-up Fed Means for the Global Economy

President Trump is bringing federal agencies to heel. Is the Federal Reserve next? Our nation’s central bank jealously guards its…

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Economics

Price Growth Slows in February

After disappointing readings in November, December, and January, inflation appears to be slowing once again. Could this mark the return…

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Economics

The Fed’s Triple Mandate Problem: It’s Time to End the Confusion

What is the Federal Reserve’s job? The standard answer is to maintain full employment and stable prices. This is what…

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Economics

To Whip Inflation, Trump Needs The Courage To Be Unpopular

How much longer will high inflation plague the US economy? Both the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Personal Consumption…

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Economics

Against Central Bank Independence

President Trump’s return to the White House has sparked a resurgence of interest in central bank independence. Federal Reserve Governor…

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Economics

To Whip Inflation, Trump Needs The Courage To Be Unpopular

How much longer will high inflation plague the US economy? Both the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Personal Consumption…

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Economics

Forecasts Stable: The Fed Should Take a Breather

Prices still pinch: The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4 percent in December and…

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Moderate Inflation Affirms Fed’s Path to Easing

"The Fed should ignore the political noise and follow the data. Central bankers failed to curb inflation, but that doesn’t…

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