Economists See Stubborn Inflation, Gradual Fed Rate-Cut Tempo
Economists see the Federal Reserve taking a more measured approach to interest-rate cuts next year amid stubborn inflation and limited prospects that price pressures can cool much under President-elect Donald Trump.
Fed's Goolsbee says pace of rate cuts may need to slow
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday reiterated his support for further interest rate cuts and his openness to doing them more slowly, remarks that underscore the U.S. central bank's debate that it's not about whether,
Federal Reserve’s likely slowdown in rate cuts could disappoint borrowers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just a few weeks ago, the path ahead for the Federal Reserve looked straightforward: With inflation cooling and the job market slowing, the Fed appeared on track to steadily cut interest rates.
Fed's Collins Sees More Rate Cuts Ahead for US Central Bank
FILE PHOTO: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins stands behind the Jackson Lake Lodge in Jackson Hole, where the Kansas City Fed holds its annual economic symposium, in Wyoming, U.S., August 24, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Saphir/File Photo
Fed’s recent rate cuts could improve borrowing options for state and local government projects
The Federal Reserve’s second consecutive key rate cut could mean more than just lower borrowing costs for the average consumer — state and local governments stand to benefit, too. Lower interest rates may bring changes for housing development,
How the Fed's Rate Cuts Will Affect Your Money—And What to Do About It
The Federal Reserve delivered its second interest rate cut in a row to boost the economy and prevent a rise in unemployment, but it may take a while for consumers to see its effects.
Fed’s Powell: Rate cuts are still underway, but there’s no hurry
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that interest rates are still expected to decline further, but suggested they might not be that much lower over the next few months.
Winners and Losers of Fed Rate Cuts
Navigating interest-rate changes can seem daunting, but these areas of the fixed-income market could perform better (or worse) than others.
Fed’s Bowman Urges Cautious Approach to Further Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she wants to move cautiously on further interest-rate cuts because progress in reducing inflation has slowed.
Are the Fed's Rate Cuts Over Now That Inflation Is Rising Again?
October's Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures changes in the cost of consumer goods and services, showed that annual inflation rose by 2.6%. That's not an alarmingly high rate of inflation. It's also only a modest uptick from September's CPI reading, which measured annual inflation at 2.4%.
US is vulnerable to inflation shocks, top Fed official warns
A top Federal Reserve official has warned that the US is more vulnerable to inflationary shocks than in the past, as businesses brace for increased protectionism and an onslaught of new economic policies when Donald Trump returns to the White House.
The Fed's rate cuts will spark a $2 trillion exodus from money market funds, Apollo chief economist says
Money market funds attracted record inflows since 2022. Now, that's set to flow back to the market as rates come down and ...
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Fed's Bowman says rate cuts are concerning
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Wednesday expressed discomfort with the U.S. central bank ...
Former Fed official Bullard sees 4% policy rate as good spot to pause
A good spot for the Federal Reserve to pause rate cuts is around the 4% level, Jim Bullard, the former St Louis Fed president said Monday. In an interview on Bloomberg Television, Bullard said he ...
'Go For Gold,' Says Goldman Sachs: Precious Yellow Metal Price Would Rise In 2025 Amid Central Bank Buying, Fed Rate Cuts
Goldman Sachs has projected a substantial increase in gold prices for the coming year, driven by heightened central bank ...
You Might Be Shocked How Much More Online Savings Accounts Pay -- Even After the Fed's Rate Cuts
Online savings account interest rates have come down a bit. But they're still far higher than the alternative. Here's what ...
Strong US data feeds doubts about Fed December rate cut
Strong U.S. economic and inflation data continue to reshape the debate among Federal Reserve policymakers over the pace and ...