Looking for a soft landing

The Federal Reserve left interest rates alone, marking the first time in months the rate-setting committee has not set rates higher. Economists watch the Fed's actions, looking for clues as to whether inflation is a threat to the U.S. economy.

Guests

• Paul Krugman: Economist and columnist for The New York Times. His most recent column is "Intimations of Recession."
• Chris Farrell: Minnesota Public Radio's economics editor.

Resources

• Paul Krugman's columns
• The Federal Reserve