Federal Reserve's Bowman says further rate cuts should be gradual, cautious
Bowman said on Friday she expects declining inflation to allow further interest rate cuts this year, but feels many factors could slow the process.
Trump renews feud with Federal Reserve over interest rates, inflation
President Donald Trump did not call on the Federal Reserve to bring down rates last week, but said it had failed to bring down inflation. Trump said he would take bringing inflation down into his
Fed inflation gauge upends rate cut bets heading into 2025
Markets focus on the core PCE inflation reading, which the Fed considers a more accurate representation of overall price pressures as it incorporates changes in consumer spending
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
The Fed’s go-to inflation gauge heated up again
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge moved even higher in December, driven in part by rising food and energy prices. However, a closely watched measurement of underlying inflation trends indicated some progress in the fight to rein in price hikes.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation uncertainty
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its January meeting following three consecutive rate cuts amid uncertainty over inflation and economic conditions.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge meets expectations in December
The latest reading on the Fed's preferred inflation gauge comes just two days after the central bank paused its interest rate cutting cycle.
Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees no hurry to restart cuts
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and gave little insight into when further reductions in borrowing costs may take place in an economy where inflation remains above target, growth continues,
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, defies Trump
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged, bypassing a trend of dropping cuts and bucking President Donald Trump's wishes amid uncertain economic times,
Fed leaves rate unchanged, points to stubborn inflation
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue.
Powell says US Fed in no hurry to cut rates after pause
The US Federal Reserve is in no "hurry" to adjust interest rates again, the central bank's chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday, after policymakers voted to pause rate cuts in the
High Inflation Sows Debate About New Fed Playbook for Tariffs
Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect ...
U.S. inflation ticked higher last month, in latest sign of persistent price pressures
An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, the latest sign that some consumer prices ...
Here’s How High Inflation Could Go Under Trump’s Proposed Tariffs
That's how high 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods could push U.S. inflation, according to analysis firm Capital ...
Investors breathe a sigh of relief after PCE inflation report. Why 'mild' inflation could help the stock market.
December’s PCE report on Friday suggests that inflation finished 2024 above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, but it didn't spiral out of control, which is "the ideal outcome" from a stock investor’s ...
BlackRock’s Once-Mighty Inflation-Hedge ETF Is Losing Its Crown
A once-dominant BlackRock Inc. bond ETF is at risk of losing its crown as the biggest inflation-hedging product of its kind, ...
Wall Street surrenders gains after White House confirms Trump tariff move
Stocks surrendered early gains and closed lower after the White House said President Trump would impose promised tariffs on ...
Trump Will Hit Mexico, Canada and China With Tariffs
The White House press secretary said the president would move forward with levies on America’s largest trading partners, raising the prospect of a disruptive trade war.
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Equity Markets Retreat as Tariffs Loom
US benchmark equity indexes closed lower Friday amid reports that President Donald Trump is set to implement tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped ...