Why the Fed Picked 2 Percent as an Inflation Target
Eli Kronenberg / July 24, 2026 Why the Fed Picked 2 Percent as an Inflation Target The figure is intended as a signal to markets and consumers that the central bank aims for price stability. Unlocked Why Markets Work Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images). Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images).
- ▪Eli Kronenberg / July 24, 2026 Why the Fed Picked 2 Percent as an Inflation Target The figure is intended as a signal to markets and consumers that the central bank aims for price stability.
- ▪Unlocked Why Markets Work Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images).
- ▪Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images).
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Eli Kronenberg / July 24, 2026 Why the Fed Picked 2 Percent as an Inflation Target The figure is intended as a signal to markets and consumers that the central bank aims for price stability. Unlocked Why Markets Work Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images). Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images). Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
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