September 18, 2025
Article from Fortune by Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez
Article Synopsis
The Federal Reserve now expects the fight against inflation to stretch more than seven years from its pandemic-era surge, pushing the 2% target out beyond 2028. Chair Jerome Powell admitted projections have shifted but stressed they reflect the Fed’s evolving outlook.
While officials cut rates by 0.25% to support a weakening job market, they acknowledged tariffs under President Trump are adding new inflationary pressures. Powell emphasized the Fed’s commitment to balancing maximum employment with price stability despite the prolonged challenge.