The Fed’s Hand Might Be Forced to Lower Rates
Spending cuts, or even the threat of them, have the potential to slow the economy and give the central bank no choice.
Trump Dials Back Fed-Bashing, Seeks a Different Kind of Rate Cut
As President Donald Trump lashes out at government agencies across Washington, one of his favorite first-term targets – the ...
Fed predicted to cut interest rates in June as consumer confidence takes a dive
The Federal Reserve is likely to resume cutting interest rates in June and could reduce short-term borrowing costs again in ...
Here's What Markets Now Predict for 2025 Fed Rate Cuts—And What It Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
The Fed is currently neutral on interest rates but could resume cuts later this year. If you're house hunting, here's how ...
Fed’s Barkin says interest rates may have to rise to combat inflation headwinds
Barkin said he understands that the fight against inflation has been long, but that “it is critical that we remain steadfast.
The Fed’s favorite tool to track inflation unlikely to offer ammo for reducing U.S. interest rates
The latest look at U.S. inflation is unlikely to ease the worries on Wall Street, but it probably won’t add to the jitters.
Inflation Eased Slightly in January, Fed’s Preferred Gauge Showed
The central bank’s preferred inflation measure, released on Friday, climbed 2.5 percent in January from a year earlier, ...
No Rate Cut Expected At Next Fed Decision On March 19
No change in interest rates is expected when the Federal Open Market Committee is scheduled to set rates again on March 19.
Fed's Jefferson says Fed can take time on next interest rate decision
Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank has time to weigh its next monetary ...
Fed worried about inflation worsening in pausing rate cuts: ‘High degree of uncertainty’
According to minutes of the Jan. 28-29 meeting, Trump’s proposed tariffs and mass deportations of migrants, as well as strong ...
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Powell says Fed not 'in a hurry' to cut interest rates with 'economy remaining strong'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday the central bank doesn’t “need to be in a hurry” to resume its interest rate cutting campaign, noting officials reduced the rate ...
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools slightly in January after heated data this month
The Federal Reserve’s key measure of inflation cooled slightly in January, giving investors a glimmer of hope for interest rate cuts.