The U.S. Federal Reserve's rate hikes aren't suited to address all the causes of high inflation, however
The potential increase depends on robust consumer demand
Some Fed watchers are complaining that the Federal Reserve chairman has failed to articulate a coherent and consistent policy
Concern grows that interest rate hikes could tip U.S. economy into recession
Meeting minutes suggest half-point increases may be appropriate ahead
The Fed chair appeared unconcerned Tuesday about the stock market's sharp decline over the past six weeks
Fed chair says transactions outside of traditional banking should have the same rules as if they were done using banks
Chair Powell said the economy remains sturdy enough to carry out a series of rate hikes without causing a downturn
A presidential executive order is the first U.S. federal digital assets strategy
The U.S. central bank chair expects “it will be appropriate” to raise interest rates at its March 15-16 meeting