Markets Fully Price in Quarter Point Interest Rate Hike in February As Inflation Slows
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Firm inflation during the first quarter has called into question whether the Fed will be able to lower interest rates this year without signs of an unexpected economic slowdown, Powell said.
Firm inflation during the first quarter has called into question whether the Fed will be able to lower interest rates this year without signs of an unexpected economic slowdown, Powell said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Biden says inflation report ‘may delay’ expected interest rate cut
President Biden on Wednesday said that the March report on inflation, which ticked higher, may delay an expected interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. Biden last month predicted the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, a move that could ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Hot inflation likely to delay interest rate cuts. Here's what to expect
Rate cuts may not begin this year, some experts said.ABC News - Top stories -
Cutting interest rates is misguided — the easy money would only fuel inflation
The Federal Reserve should keep credit conditions tight for now.MarketWatch - Business -
Where Are Growth, Inflation and Interest Rates Headed? We Asked the Economists
Forecasters have raised some of their expectations over the past few months.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Global inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - World -
Bank of Canada Holds Steady, but Says June Rate Cut Is Possible
The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a sixth consecutive time at 5%, and said a cut in June is possible so long as incoming data assures officials that downward momentum in inflation is sustainable.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Markets slash bets on rate cuts after US inflation rises to 3.5%
Figures for consumer prices and core inflation exceed expectationsFinancial Times - Business -
U.K. Edges Toward Recovery But Rate-Cuts Remain in Focus
The U.K. economy continued to grow slowly in February as it looks to climb out a shallow slump, though calls will likely remain for the Bank of England to add some vigour with interest-rate cuts starting in June.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as labor market continues to shrug off higher interest rates
Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool itABC News - Top stories -
Dollar Slightly Higher After Powell Comments
The dollar was slightly higher after Fed Chair Jerome Powell kept a hawkish tone.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cash savers still have an opportunity to beat inflation amid cloudy forecast for interest rate cuts
When the Federal Reserve may cut rates and by how much is still uncertain. But cash savers have the best opportunity for returns than they've had in years.CNBC - Business -
Economist who predicted no 2024 interest-rate cuts blames Fed for inflation resurgence
Inflation is remaining hotter than expected for longer than the Federal Reserve would like — and policy makers may have no one to blame but themselves, according to one economist.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
European Central Bank gives strong signal that cuts are on the way despite Fed uncertainty
The euro zone's central bank held interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Fed Vice Chair Jefferson says interest rates could stay higher for longer if inflation persists
Federal Reserve efforts to reduce inflation hit snagMarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
High interest rate anxiety
How long can the economy last without a recession?Financial Times - World -
Prologis logged better-than-expected revenue in the latest quarter but warned of a slowdown in warehousing markets in the coming quarters.
Prologis logged better-than-expected revenue in the latest quarter but warned of a slowdown in warehousing markets in the coming quarters.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Housing market ‘stagnant but determined’ as mortgage rates surge past 7%, Rocket CEO says
The U.S. economy is still hot, which means that the real-estate industry will face headwinds in the coming months due to higher mortgage rates.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
USPS wants to hike stamp prices for 2nd time in 6 months
Sound familiar? It's set to be the second hike of postage prices since the start of the year and the fifth in two years.The Hill - Politics -
Economists are ratcheting up their expectations for economic growth, inflation and the level of future interest rates, The Wall Street Journal's latest quarterly survey shows.
Economists are ratcheting up their expectations for economic growth, inflation and the level of future interest rates, The Wall Street Journal’s latest quarterly survey shows.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘Serious possibility’ that Fed’s next rate move is a hike, warns Larry Summers
“You have to take seriously the possibility that the next rate move will be upwards rather than downwards.”MarketWatch - Business -
Inflation Surprise Rattles Markets
Stocks fall, Treasury yields rise after a hotter-than-expected CPI reading.The Wall Street Journal - World - Inflation -
Inflation Comes for the Housing Market
Prices and mortgage rates are climbing as Wall Street bets that interest rates will remain higher for longer.The New York Times - Business -
The biggest U.S. banks reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings, but results were tempered by rising pressure from interest rates, which squeezed profit margins.
The biggest U.S. banks reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings, but results were tempered by rising pressure from interest rates, which squeezed profit margins.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Growth in oil use slows, IEA says, as prices hit $90 a barrel
Paris-based group trims forecasts, in sharp divergence with producers’ cartel OpecFinancial Times - Business -
Tesla’s ‘gravity-defying’ powers at risk as EV market slows
Carmaker threatened by cheaper Chinese brands, falling demand and even Elon Musk’s ‘toxic’ personalityFinancial Times - Business -
The U.S. continues to accelerate its push for clean energy but the market for rooftop solar power is shrinking, pummeled by high interest rates, tight credit and cuts to solar incentives.
The U.S. continues to accelerate its push for clean energy but the market for rooftop solar power is shrinking, pummeled by high interest rates, tight credit and cuts to solar incentives.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Inflation in U.K. Slows to 3.2%, Lowest in More Than 2 Years
As the economy cools, pressure is building on the Bank of England to cut interest rates.The New York Times - Business -
Adidas shares rise 8% after first-quarter profit hike, improved outlook
Shares of Adidas jumped on Wednesday after the company raised its full-year guidance and reported a first-quarter profit hike, according to preliminary figures.CNBC - Business -
Stubborn inflation pressures persisted in March, derailing the case for the Fed to begin reducing interest rates in June and raising questions over whether it can deliver cuts this year without signs of an economic slowdown.
Stubborn inflation pressures persisted in March, derailing the case for the Fed to begin reducing interest rates in June and raising questions over whether it can deliver cuts this year without signs of an economic slowdown.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Buy the Stock Market's Inflation Freakouts
Hot inflation sent stocks plunging again, but investors’ panicked first reaction overlooks some underlying reasons.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Wall Street’s Big Rethink on Interest Rate Cuts
Investors see Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index report as a pivotal report card on inflation and the Federal Reserve’s next move.The New York Times - Business -
Are the odds of Fed interest rate cuts headed for zero?
Investors should consider whether the clock is running out for the Fed to ease policy this year.The Hill - Politics - Federal Reserve -
How do interest rates affect me?
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.BBC News - Top stories -
China's Factories Drive Uneven Economic Recovery
The world’s second-largest economy grew 5.3% to start the year, but there were familiar signs of weakness in consumption and real estate.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup all reported better-than-expected first quarter profits and revenues but warned that their core lending incomes would be muted this year as higher interest rates force them to pay up for deposits.
JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup all reported better-than-expected first quarter profits and revenues but warned that their core lending incomes would be muted this year as higher interest rates force them to pay up for deposits.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stock-market pullbacks are price of admission. Historically, markets rise afterwards, this strategist says.
Keith Lerner, chief market strategist at Truist Advisory Services, said it’s normal for markets to pull back — only three years out of the last 40 was there not a pullback of more than 5%.MarketWatch - Business -
ECB leaves eurozone interest rates on hold but hints at cut this summer – as it happened
European Central Bank says rate cuts would be appropriate if inflation keeps falling, as BoE policymaker Megan Greene argues UK rate cuts are a way off. There’s takeover drama in the self-storage world this morning, as another UK company falls to ...The Guardian - World -
Gas, rent and grocery prices keeping inflation high
Inflation rose more than expected for the third straight month. Gas, rent and grocery prices are the major categories keeping inflation stubbornly high. Jo Ling Kent reports.CBS News - Top stories -
Inflation hits two-and-a-half year low as meat prices fall
New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March.BBC News - Top stories - Inflation