A surprise jump in US hiring last month has bolstered the case for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates when they meet later this month, but a hike is still not guaranteed.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said there’s evidence inflation continues to ease as the impact of tariffs fades while higher energy prices are not spreading to other services.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, which featured Kevin Warsh’s first speech as chairman, is winding down Saturday.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh warned inflation isn’t meaningfully slowing and said policymakers must be confident that it is, otherwise the US central bank has “work to do.”

Here are the key takeaways from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s prepared remarks at the Kansas City Fed’s economic symposium on Friday:

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh warned inflation isn’t meaningfully slowing and said policymakers must be confident that it is, otherwise the US central bank has “work to do.”

Central bankers, economists and journalists from around the world converged on Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Thursday evening for the Federal Reserve’s annual economic symposium. The host, Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid, kicked off the event with welcoming remarks followed by dinner. Here’s what to expect from the three-day gathering in Grand Teton National Park:

Federal Reserve officials continue to send mixed signals on their outlooks for inflation, with some arguing higher interest rates are needed to tame prices while others signaled less urgency.

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said there’s still evidence the central bank’s current policy setting is restraining the US economy and helping to slow inflation.

Two Federal Reserve officials said the central bank’s interest-rate setting is not restraining the US economy at a time when inflation continues to run above its 2% target, urging their peers to act soon to cool price pressures.

Central bankers gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming this week will emphasize a global rethink on inflation — and the prospect of higher borrowing costs — in the face of new threats.

Tras las turbulencias en los bonos y las críticas de Wall Street, el estilo de comunicación del presidente de la Reserva Federal enfrentará su mayor prueba.

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said she supported holding interest steady for now, but conditioned that on seeing more progress in bringing inflation back toward the central bank’s 2% target.

Kevin Warsh’s first major speech as chairman of the Federal Reserve has become an unexpected trial of his slimmed-down communications style.

Kevin Warsh’s first major speech as chairman of the Federal Reserve has become an unexpected trial of his slimmed-down communications style.

Investors are looking for Kevin Warsh to clarify his views on how the US central bank should react to stubborn inflation when the Federal Reserve chair speaks on Friday at the annual gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly suggested the US Treasury market is signaling that monetary policy is in a good place right now.

The share of overdue consumer loans fell slightly in the second quarter, and so did some measures of newly delinquent debt, pointing to improvements for the US consumer.

The share of overdue consumer loans fell slightly in the second quarter, and so did some measures of newly delinquent debt, pointing to improvements for the US consumer.

Five years of high inflation is testing the patience of Federal Reserve officials and showcasing a split between those willing to wait before hiking interest rates and those who say time is running out.