Why the Us Economy Is Still Strong Despite the Feds 202223 Rate Hikes

Bank of England to resume rate cuts with outlook complicated by tax hikes and Trump tariffs

Traders have ramped up their bets on the total number of BOE rate cuts in 2025 since January, as Europe diverges from the U.S.

CNBC - 2h

State Farm requests 22 percent emergency rate hike after LA fires

The requested rate hikes come after destructive and deadly fires rampaged in the Los Angeles area.

The Hill - 1d

Bank of England expected to cut rates again as UK economy stagnates

Quarter-point reduction forecast even as short-term inflation pressures are set to increase

Financial Times - 2d

Why Americans still can’t get cheaper mortgages, car loans or card balances after three Fed rate cuts

‘This is one of the worst rate-cutting cycles ever for consumers,’ says one expert

MarketWatch - 4d

Why the Fed may be done cutting interest rates, once and for all

Some economists were saying Wednesday that the rate-cutting cycle is over, while others think the Federal Reserve won’t ease rates again until 2026.

MarketWatch - 5d

ECB warns of ‘headwinds’ to Eurozone economy as it cuts rate to 2.75%

Move comes after Fed keeps borrowing costs on hold

Financial Times - 5d

US economy grew at 2.3% rate in fourth quarter

Figure comes after Fed chair Jay Powell said there was no hurry to cut interest rates

Financial Times - 5d

Mortgage rates are stuck at 7% as Fed holds steady on interest rates

Bad news for home buyers: Mortgage rates are largely stuck at 7% for the time being.

MarketWatch - 6d

Fed holds interest rates steady amid uncertainty over Trump’s impact on economy

Fed chair declines to provide ‘any response or comment whatsoever’ on president’s public demands for lower rates. Federal Reserve officials decided on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady as ...

The Guardian - 6d

Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?

The Fed's rate pause is likely to impact borrowing costs — but will it make mortgage loans more affordable?

CBS News - 6d

Fed holds rates steady as Trump tariffs loom, economy hums

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday after price increases ticked up over the past three months, suggesting inflation may still have some life in it. Central bankers held rates ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump’s Tariffs Scramble Fed’s Interest Rate Calculus

Economists predict that the Trump administration’s trade policies could push up prices for consumers, making it harder for Fed officials to cut rates.

The New York Times - 6d

Why the NFL still uses refs, not technology, to spot the ball

Microchips have been in NFL footballs since 2017, but the accuracy still isn't there to fully rely on technology.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

The Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.

Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on cutting interest rates.

The New York Times - Jan. 29

Fed rate hikes are back in the conversation. Here’s why, and what could trigger them.

The bar for interest-rate hikes remains high, but these areas warrant watching, says Barclays.

MarketWatch - Jan. 28

Kimberly-Clark’s dividend hike props up stock despite earnings miss

The company called 2024 a “breakthrough” year as it launched multiyear transformation program and rewired the business into three segments.

MarketWatch - Jan. 28

Will the Fed respond to Trump’s call on interest rates?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 26

A Fed on Hold, for Now, Eyes Strong Jobs, Easing Inflation

Economic trends appear to be moving in the right direction, and the central bank is likely to adopt a hands-off approach at its meeting next week.

Inc. - Jan. 24

Japan hikes rates to highest since 2008 as sustained inflation, rising wages signal 'virtuous cycle' in play

The move comes in line with expectations from CNBC's survey, where an overwhelming majority of economists predicted a hike.

CNBC - Jan. 24

Japan core inflation climbs to a 16-month high, boosting case for rate hikes

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points later in the day as it concludes its monetary policy meeting.

CNBC - Jan. 24

Bank of Japan is expected to hike rates this week, CNBC survey shows

Out of 19 economists, 18 agreed on prospects of a rate hike, with most pointing to a recent change in tone of the BOJ leadership as driving their expectations.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Charting the Biden economy: Despite all the growth and jobs, a deeply unpopular president

To the untrained eye, Joe Biden leaves the presidency with what appears to be a sterling economic record.

CNBC - Jan. 19

Why the climate and sustainability economy will thrive in a Trump presidency

To maintain his electoral mandate, incoming President Trump will have to deliver the economic goods — but he will not be able to achieve any of these political objectives without continued ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

China’s economy hits 5% growth target but rate among slowest in decades

Latter part of 2024 ‘recovered remarkably’ after stimulus measures, says National Bureau of Statistics. Business live – latest updates China’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, in line with ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

UK economy disappoints despite return to growth

Official figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in November, although that was lower than had been expected.

BBC News - Jan. 16

The U.S. Economy May Be Too Strong for Its Own Good

The Fed may have to hold interest rates high until something breaks.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Despite Nippon Steel Negotiation, U.S., Japan Retain Strong Relationship

Though the president blocked Japanese purchase of Nippon Steel, it remains a U.S. ally.

Inc. - Jan. 12

This is what it could take for the Fed to hike interest rates

Some economists are now contemplating what was previously unthinkable — and they are focused on the personal-consumption expenditures price index

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts

Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.

CBS News - Jan. 10

U.S. economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.1%

The final jobs report of the Biden administration has been released. It shows that the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December and that the unemployment rate came in at 4.1%. NBC News’ ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

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

Why investors are still buying gold despite a strong dollar and rising Treasury yields

Gold prices settled Thursday at their highest level in four weeks, defying their usual inverse relationship with strength in the U.S. dollar and gains in Treasury yields, as fiscal worries prompt ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts

One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Fed officials saw need for ‘careful approach’ to future rate cuts

Minutes from December meeting show policymakers are concerned about US inflation risks

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show

Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Most Fed officials were worried about higher inflation, but not enough to put rate hikes on the table, minutes of December meeting show

“Almost all” Fed officials judged that the upside risks to inflation had increased, according to minutes of the Fed’s December meeting released Wednesday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Why the Us Economy Is Still Strong Despite the Feds 202223 Rate Hikes

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