For consumers, inflation has become the most important economic issue
The Fed chair said Tuesday that inflation poses a major threat to the job market
December minutes show policymakers suggested they could hike three times this year
The Finance Department has looked at legislation linked to a central bank digital currency
The BoE is the first central bank in a major economy to raise interest rates since the pandemic began
The central bank has grown uncomfortable with hot inflation readings
The accelerated timetable puts the Fed on a path to start raising rates in the first half of next year
Fed officials are expected to forecast two or three rate hikes next year at tomorrow's meeting
New mandate could leave rates lower for longer, experts say
A faster taper could open the door to rate hikes next year, Moody's says