Rachel Levinson

Economics Correspondent

Rachel Levinson reports on macroeconomic policy, labor markets, and central banking. She earned her MBA from the Wharton School and worked as a financial analyst at JPMorgan before transitioning to journalism. Her work has been cited by the Federal Reserve in multiple policy reviews.

3 articles published

LIVE Economy

Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Signals Caution on Inflation

Chair Powell says the central bank needs more data before considering cuts, citing persistent service-sector price pressures.

Rachel Levinson•7 min•Feb 24

Economy

Trade Deficit Narrows as Export Growth Outpaces Imports

U.S. exports of services and manufactured goods rose sharply in the latest quarter.

Rachel Levinson•5 min•Feb 24

Analysis

Inside the Fed's Dilemma: Growth vs. Price Stability

The central bank faces its most difficult balancing act in decades as economic signals diverge.

Rachel Levinson•10 min•Feb 22