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 Gold Retreats from All-Time Highs as Traders Eye UpcomingU.S. Inflation Data READ MORE Oil Prices Spike as US Inflation Concerns Ease and Geopolitical Tensions Rise READ MORE Fed's Inflation Blunder Sets Stage for Looming US Recession, Says Top Economist READ MORE Gold prices are at an all-time high—but experts like Warren Buffett don’t always recommend investing READ MORE High Interest Rates Likely Dampened Americans’ Economic Mood: Study READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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
