Fed's Bowman, worried by inflation, calls for caution on rate cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said on Friday that inflation risks to the economy remain real and labor market data hard to interpret, and that augurs caution with further decisions on central bank rate cuts.
Fed Leans Toward A December Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again to 4.25% to 4.5% on December 18 according to fixed income markets.
Fed Likely To Cut Rates Again This Month As 2025 View Grows More Cloudy
The US Federal Reserve appears likely to lower benchmark interest rates again later this month, after cutting interest rates at its previous two meetings. CLick to read.
Fed Sees Economy Solid, Inflation Easing as December Rate Cut Looms
In short, the Fed is seeing the best of both worlds: an economy growing steadily with inflation headed toward its target, albeit maybe a little slower than had been anticipated. The Fed confirmed this Wednesday when it released its “beige book” survey of the U.S. economy, noting growth in the economy continued although hiring was subdued.
Fed's Musalem expects more rate cuts, keeping options open on December meeting
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said on Wednesday he expects the U.S. central bank will be able to continue to cut interest rates but warned the pace of future actions has grown less clear.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates. Here's Why This Excellent High-Dividend Stock Is a Buy.
A falling-interest-rate environment is generally a positive catalyst for the stock market. Having said that, there are some areas of the stock market that tend to benefit from falling rates more than others.
Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.
With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s consumer-price index for the same month.
Fed policymakers steer clear of December rate-cut guidance
Two Federal Reserve policymakers on Tuesday said they believe inflation is heading down to the U.S. central bank's 2% target and the job market is "solid," even as neither gave any clear steer on whether they'll support another interest rate cut later this month.
Bowman Says Fed Should Proceed ‘Cautiously’ With Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman reiterated that she prefers to lower interest rates cautiously, emphasizing underlying inflation remains “uncomfortably” above the central bank’s 2% goal.
Fed's Bowman Urges Caution When Lowering Rates
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she prefers to lower interest rates cautiously. She speaks during a moderated conversation at the Missouri Bankers Association Executive Management Conference.
Factbox-Brokerages retain expectations of 25-bps rate cut from US Fed in December
Brokerages including Morgan Stanley are reiterating their expectation of a 25-basis-point interest rate cut by the U.S.
Stock market today: Indexes rise as rate-cut odds edge up after jobs report
US employers added more jobs than expected in November, bouncing back after October's dismal reading. Stocks rose and yields ...
Traders Step Up Bets on December Rate Cut After Jobs Data
Friday’s jobs data showing an uptick in the unemployment rate has caused traders to ramp up bets that the Federal Reserve ...
Traders Maintain Rate-Cut Bets Despite Powell’s Hawkish Tone
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell might not be in a rush to cut interest rates but traders aren’t taking that as much of a ...
Fed's Powell says Trump's plans for tariffs, immigration won't impact interest rate move
Fed chief Jerome Powell said President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats won't affect an interest rate decision this month.
Gold may hit new record next year as Fed reduces rates, Macquarie says
Gold futures fell Thursday as U.S. Treasury yields firmed after the release of weekly jobless claims data, while markets ...
South African rand firms as markets look to Fed rate cut
South Africa's rand strengthened on Thursday on expectations of an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve later this ...
Powell Addresses Shadow Chair Proposal, Reiterates the Fed Isn’t in a Rush to Cut Rates
Speaking at a summit Wednesday afternoon, Powell also reiterated recent remarks that the Fed is in no rush to further lower ...