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Policy · Monetary policy
The Fed dot plot maps where each FOMC official sees rates heading. How to read it, its limits, and what the September 2026 projections showed.
· By E&M Desk · 5 min read
Policy · Monetary policy
Monetary policy is how a central bank sets the cost and availability of money and credit. Here is how the Fed does it, and how it differs from fiscal policy.
· By E&M Desk · 5 min read
Policy · Monetary policy
The federal funds rate is the Federal Reserve’s main policy tool. How the Fed sets it, how it reaches borrowers, and where it stood in November 2026.
· By E&M Desk · 5 min read
Policy · Federal Reserve
The Fed’s next FOMC meeting is December 8–9, 2026. This guide lists all eight meeting dates for 2026 and 2027, when the decision is announced and what to watch.
· By E&M Desk · 4 min read
Economy · Euro area inflation
Energy prices rose 20.8 percent on the year while core inflation held at 2.5 percent. Schnabel said consumer inflation expectations have moved away from the ECB’s target.
· By E&M Desk · 3 min read
Policy · Monetary policy
The framework agreement with Ottawa leaves the target and 1% to 3% range unchanged as an oil shock pushes CPI toward 3.5% and central banks raise rates.
· By E&M Desk · 3 min read
Economy · Monetary policy
The Bank of England’s 8–1 vote lifted Bank Rate by 25 basis points. One member wanted 4.25%, and the Bank now sees UK inflation near 5% by mid-2027.
· By E&M Desk · 3 min read