Prices climbed more slowly in August, welcome news for the Fed.

The Consumer Price Index climbed 5.3 percent from August 2020, which is still faster than normal. But monthly gains are slowing, and that’s a good sign for economic policymakers.

Fed Officials’ Trading Draws Outcry, and Fuels Calls for Accountability

Central bank regional presidents traded securities in markets in which Fed choices mattered in 2020. Here’s why critics find that troubling.

The I.M.F. says it will block Afghanistan from getting $460 million in reserve funds.

The International Monetary Fund, which was set to release the funds next week, cited the “lack of clarity” over recognition of the Taliban as the country’s legitimate government.

Top U.S. Officials Consulted With BlackRock as Markets Melted Down

The world’s largest asset manager was central to the pandemic crisis response. Emails and calendar records underscore that critical role.

Opinion | Krugman Wonks Out: What We Talk About When We Talk About Money

Chill out. The Fed isn’t rolling the printing presses to pay the bills.