Fed Officials Debate Future of Goods Price Declines Amid Inflation Fight As the Federal Reserve approaches the end of its inflation-fighting efforts, a key question arises: will prices for goods continue to drop? Significant declines in prices for items like apparel and used cars helped reduce inflation faster than expected in late 2023, but the pace has slowed in early 2024, leading to higher inflation readings. Policymakers are divided on whether supply chains have fully recovered from pandemic and war disruptions. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is optimistic about further price reductions, while some colleagues remain doubtful. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Oil Prices Climb Amid Favorable Market Conditions and Supply Concerns READ MORE Survey Shows Financial Advisors Favor Increasing Gold Allocations as Prices Rise READ MORE Japan's Largest Ever Yen Intervention in April: 5.92 Trillion Yen Spent READ MORE Could Central Bank Buying Send Gold to $3,000? READ MORE 2024 U.S. Election: A Turning Point for Gold and Other Key Commodities READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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