Inflation will slow this year, allowing Fed to cut rates further, says former St. Louis Fed chief
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Inflation finishes 2024 well above Fed’s 2% target, PCE shows. Rate cuts on hold.
The price gauge used by the Federal Reserve to help set U.S. interest rates accelerated in December, pushing the bank further from its inflation goal and reducing the chance of another reduction in ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Dow sees worst start to a year since 2016 as Fed rate-cut hopes fade for 2025
U.S. stocks are down so far in 2025 as market volatility climbs.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates
Fed officials have signaled that it will take more than one weak report to convince them that the labor market is deteriorating.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show
Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Former Fed Chair Bernanke Says Trump’s Policies May Not Push Inflation Back Up
While plans to impose tariffs, cut immigration and expand tax cuts have alarmed many economists, others say early, pessimistic analyses may be incorrect.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Fed has hit the pause button for rates, and may only cut once this year, experts say
The Federal Reserve is going to sit on the sidelines and may only cut rates once this year, according to prominent economists attending the American Economic Association meeting in San Francisco ...MarketWatch - Jan. 6
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Bitcoin rebounds after Trump pauses Mexico, Canada tariffs. Here’s why the crypto reacts to tariffs.
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Nvidia’s stock falls as these two questions dog investors
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Apple escaped tariffs last time. This time, it may have to raise prices.
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President Trump has made good on his campaign promise to launch a trade war on Canada, Mexico and China. These names could benefit.MarketWatch - 2h -
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China’s exporters to step up offshoring to beat Trump’s tariffs
US president’s trade offensive pushes producers to seek other markets as Beijing mulls retaliation optionsFinancial Times - 39m -
Trump’s Trade Move Could Increase Costs for Many Online Goods
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Trade War Heats Up After Trump Orders Tariffs and Canada Retaliates
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What to Know About Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
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