The Latest Breaking News from Claudia Sahm

'This is the test': All eyes on US Fed to tackle high inflation

The US Federal Reserve goes into a key rate-setting meeting this week with markets expecting policymakers to pull the trigger on a rate hike to tackle persistently high inflation -- and analysts say central bank chief Kevin Warsh's credibility is on the line. In recent weeks, however, several Fed policymakers…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Kevin Warsh's Fed Faces Split Verdict on Inflation Data: Sahm Notes 'Good News,' Schiff Says Calls Out 'Misleading' CPI Rise

July’s consumer price index (CPI) report drew conflicting interpretations from economists on Wednesday, as the same data was read as a sign of disinflation, a case against current Fed policy, and grounds to question the numbers themselves.

Benzinga · Aug 13

Former Fed Economist Claudia Sahm Warns Kevin Warsh Could Invite Burns-Nixon Comparisons: 'We Should Not Have to Rely on Anonymous Sourcing'

Former Federal Reserve economist Claudia Sahm criticized reports citing anonymous sources to explain Fed Chair Kevin Warsh‘s policy thinking, saying the public should not have to rely on unnamed officials to understand the central bank’s direction.

Benzinga · Aug 7

'I just don't have a good feeling about this': Top economist Claudia Sahm says the economy quietly shifted while policymakers wait for the wrong alarm

EXCLUSIVE: The creator of the Sahm Rule on why she’s concerned about the long-term health of America’s economy.

Fortune · Jan 31

Fed up: inside Trump’s unprecedented bid to exert control over the US central bank

The US president and his allies spent 2025 attacking the Federal Reserve amid a rollercoaster year for the US economy

The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2025

The cash bazooka: Why Trump wants to send you money

Trump has talked up tariff-funded rebate checks, a $1,776 "warrior dividend" and plans to send billions to farmers.

Axios · Dec 21, 2025

The Fed delivers a rare ‘hawkish cut’ as Powell tries to steady a softening job market

The Fed is clearly deeply divided. Three officials dissented, in opposite directions.

Fortune · Dec 10, 2025

‘Be careful what you wish for’: Top economist warns any additional interest rate cuts after today would signal the economy is slipping into danger

Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve will likely deliver its final cut of the year on Wednesday. But Claudia Sahm is already looking ahead.

Fortune · Dec 10, 2025

Economists agree: You’re not crazy for feeling like the rich get richer, and the poor are doing worse. Welcome to the ‘K-shaped economy’

What was a niche argument about five years ago is suddenly everywhere you look, and it’s taking on the shape of a letter with two jagged edges.

Fortune · Nov 7, 2025

PCE data paints a solid picture, but hidden cracks show tariffs quietly squeezing U.S. consumers—and weak job growth could put them over the edge

Never underestimate the U.S. consumer, economists say.

Fortune · Aug 29, 2025