Project Syndicate: The ghost of Arthur Burns haunts a complacent Federal Reserve that’s pouring fuel on the fires of inflation

Stocks close higher Thursday, as upbeat economic data helps investors shake off worries that a pickup in inflation could force the Federal Reserve to begin reining in its accommodative monetary policy sooner than expected......»»

Investors are expected to focus on Federal Reserve speakers in the coming week as they react to US consumer prices climbing to a 13-year-high. OHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images US futures and European stocks edged lower on Monday after overni.....»»

The Biden administration and Federal Reserve have waved off fears of out-of-control inflation, saying that bumps in prices will be temporary and won’t pulse through the whole economy......»»

The Biden administration and Federal Reserve have waved off fears of out-of-control inflation, saying that bumps in prices will be temporary and won’t pulse through the whole economy......»»

What you need to know about inflation, how the Federal Reserve controls it, and why some economists are concerned it will spiral out dangerously. Some investors worry that fiscal and monetary stimulus will drive up inflation.....»»

U.S. equity markets traded lower Tuesday afternoon as technology and growth stocks pared their losses after falling sharply in early trading amid continued worries over inflation and what it might mean for Federal Reserve policy......»»

U.S. equity markets were under pressure Tuesday as the sell-off in technology and growth stocks continued on inflation worries and what that might mean for Federal Reserve policy......»»

U.S. equity markets were under pressure Tuesday as the sell-off in technology and growth stocks continued on inflation worries and what that might mean for Federal Reserve policy......»»

Bill Ackman told Interactive Investor the Federal Reserve's policy is partly to blame for coming inflation a.....»»

Investors Do Not See "Transitory" Inflation Authored by Daniel Lacalle, The Federal Reserve and European Central Bank repeat that the recent inflationary spike is “trans.....»»

Don't panic about rising inflation in 2021. That's the message delivered Monday by the president of the New York Federal Reserve......»»

William J. Stromberg said he thinks rising inflation as the economy recovers will "test the resolve" of the Federal Reserve......»»

Stocks finished lower Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said benchmark interest rates will remain near zero and policy will stay accommodative for some time, despite rising inflation......»»

Inflation strengthened in recent weeks, the central bank said, but the uptick is consistent with the "transitory" rise long anticipated by Fed officials. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Ma.....»»

The U.S. economy grew faster in the early spring and more companies sought to hire new workers, a Federal Reserve survey showed, but inflation also picked up and companies faced an array of supply shortages that could restrain production......»»

U.S. stocks are mostly lower Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve's Beige Book points to a moderate pace of economic growth in early spring and more companies looking to hire......»»

Loose money, supply shocks and demographic trends could create ideal conditions for high inflation and low growth......»»

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida said Friday that the inflation readings at the end of the year will be important signs of whether the expected uptick in inflation this year is transitory or long-lasting......»»

Maximum employment doesn't create inflation, especially in a globalized world......»»

The Stoxx Europe 600 was trading flat on Friday, holding at record levels, as investors absorbed comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and fresh data showing inflation pressures in China......»»