Megan Leonhardt

Megan Leonhardt

Senior Writer

LATEST ARTICLES

Richmond Fed’s Barkin Says Economic Fog Lifting, But We’re Not There Yet

Richmond Fed’s Barkin Says Economic Fog Lifting, But We’re Not There Yet

Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin said the Fed still has “some distance to travel” before both parts of its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability are in balance. 

3 minute read

Shutdown Will Delay the January Jobs Report

Shutdown Will Delay the January Jobs Report

The widely anticipated release had been scheduled for Friday.

3 minute read

What a Warsh Fed Would Mean for  Interest Rates, Inflation Policy

What a Warsh Fed Would Mean for Interest Rates, Inflation Policy

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for chair of the Federal Reserve, may find it challenging to persuade other voting members of the Fed to cut rates.

4 minute read

Wholesale Inflation Ends the Year on a Firm Note

Wholesale Inflation Ends the Year on a Firm Note

The producer price index for total final demand rose 0.5% in December, lifting the annual rate to 3%.

3 minute read

Population Growth Is Stagnating. What That Means for Economic Activity.

Population Growth Is Stagnating. What That Means for Economic Activity.

Those worsening demographics weigh on a nation’s capacity to grow and generally lead to more inflationary pressures.

Long Read

Review & Preview: Shaky Confidence

Review & Preview: Shaky Confidence

The S&P 500 closed at a record after its fifth straight gain, but consumer confidence is falling.

Long Read

What a Surge in Deportations Could Mean for the Economy

What a Surge in Deportations Could Mean for the Economy

A new analysis says that deportation rates are up, thanks to new tactics from ICE.

Long Read

Review & Preview: A Greenland Rally

Review & Preview: A Greenland Rally

The major indexes each rallied 1.2% amid an apparent deal over Greenland. Plus, the Supreme Court hears Trump v. Cook.

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