Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Investment Management, discusses the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision, his outlook for inflation in 2025, and the potential impact of US tariffs.

Fed Meeting January 2025: Was Pausing Interest-Rate Cuts a Good Move? 

Outlook for Inflation in 2025

How a Strong Jobs Market Fits into the Fed’s Outlook

Why Mortgage Rates Rose When Interest Rates Fell

When is the Next Fed Meeting in 2025?

Are Interest Rates Going Down in 2025?

How Mass Deportations Could Affect Businesses and Consumers

How US Tariffs Could Affect Consumer Goods Prices

Tracking Inflation, Financial Conditions, and the Housing Market

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