How Productivity Gains Could Shape the Fed's Inflation Battle The Federal Reserve’s journey towards achieving a ‘soft landing’ for the economy may be bolstered by a remarkable surge in productivity witnessed in the post-Covid era. Wall Street economists are optimistic that the trend of high productivity growth, which has seen an average increase of 3.9% over the last three quarters — a rate more than triple that of the decade before the pandemic — will persist. This productivity boost allows companies to increase wages without raising prices, potentially easing inflation concerns and allowing for a more lenient monetary policy stance. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts U.S. GDP Growth Stumbles to 1.6% in Q1, Missing Economic Forecasts READ MORE America's $35 Trillion Debt: A Ticking Time Bomb for Future Generations READ MORE Japan's Central Bank Shifts Gears: Interest Rates Up, Bond Purchases Down READ MORE Bonds Rally, Stocks Dip Following First Presidential Face-Off READ MORE Gold Maintains Momentum as Markets Await Crucial US Jobs Report READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment