Federal Reserve and US Economy Reporter

Job description

Federal Reserve and US Economy Reporter Location: Washington: Business Area: News and Media: Ref #: 10051472 Description & Requirements: The Federal Reserve is poised for its most important leadership transition in decades, with the independence of monetary policy at stake. War in the Middle East is also significantly complicating the US economic outlook and the path ahead for interest rates. What kind of Fed chair will Kevin Warsh be? How much will rising energy prices feed into overall inflation? And why has the US economy remained so resilient in the face of persistent headwinds? These questions are at the heart of decisions taken by financial markets and governments around the world, and the outcome will determine the livelihoods of millions of consumers and businesses. We are seeking a Federal Reserve and US Economy reporter in Washington to help set the agenda on this critical beat. You’ll interpret Fed statements and speeches; spot economic trends and bring them to life for the reader; deliver sharp analysis; and write with authority. You’ll also produce scoops and enterprise stories on a range of issues, including Fed governance, personnel moves and the intersection of Fed...