Fed's Favorite Core - QuikReader

Fed's favorite core inflation measure hits 2.6% in January, as expected

The PCE price index was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 2.5% in January.

CNBC - 9h

Treasury yields fall as investors await Fed’s favorite inflation measure

U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Friday as investors awaited the release of a key inflation reading — the most anticipated data of the week.

CNBC - 12h

The Fed’s favorite tool to track inflation unlikely to offer ammo for reducing U.S. interest rates

The latest look at U.S. inflation is unlikely to ease the worries on Wall Street, but it probably won’t add to the jitters.

MarketWatch - 1d

How to kill the Fed’s independence

If Trump wanted to take control, its constitutional protections are far from secure

Financial Times - 3d

Why College Athletics Leaders Seem to Be Ignoring a Core Issue

Not addressing the unlimited transfer problem is delaying the inevitable, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Intel launches Xeon 6 processors with performance cores for 2X AI processing

Intel is launching its new Intel Xeon 6 processors with performance-cores, offering better performance across data center workloads and up to two times higher performance in AI processing. The ...

VentureBeat - 4d

Feds plan another 'accomplishment' email

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Feds plan another 'accomplishment' email Some agencies are planning to send a ...

The Hill - 2h

The M.L.S. Season Is Starting, and There’s a Clear Favorite

Who will win it all and who will surprise? Our experts make predictions.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation set to fall?

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

Financial Times - 5d

Democrats demand Trump nominee commit to Fed independence

US president’s pick to head Council of Economic Advisers has argued the central bank is at odds with US constitution

Financial Times - 4d

January inflation eases in Fed’s preferred measure

Inflation in the Federal Reserve’s preferred price gauge eased in January after making steady increases throughout the fall. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased by 0.3 ...

The Hill - 10h

When They Stop Selling Your Favorite Thing

Shoppers are going online to pay dearly for discontinued items, from the perfect lip pencil to Tab.

The New York Times - 4d

Our Favorite Internal SSD Is on Sale Right Now

Need more storage? Take $40 off the 2-TB, or $20 off the 1-TB WD_Black SN770 right now.

Wired - 3d

Our 7 favorite Gene Hackman films

An unpredictable, volatile presence onscreen, the actor leaves behind major performances in five different decades. We celebrate Hackman's legacy with our picks.

Los Angeles Times - 41m

Philadelphia Eagles 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: With a strong core in place, they'll be a perpetual contender

There probably isn't an NFL roster in better shape for the long haul than the Eagles. They have relatively young stars at just about every major position, and most of them are locked into long-term ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies

A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies

Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.

Inc. - Feb. 20

3 home equity borrowing moves to make before the March Fed meeting

With another Federal Reserve meeting set for March, potential home equity borrowers should consider these moves now.

CBS News - Feb. 21

The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.

Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern.

MarketWatch - 6d

The Fed is stuck in neutral as it watches how Trump’s policies play out

With an abundance of unknowns, the only gear the central bank really can be in these days is neutral.

CNBC - 5d

Fed’s Logan backs shortening maturity of central bank’s balance sheet

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan on Tuesday backed a plan to change the composition of the Fed’s secondary-market purchases of Treasury securities so that the central bank’s holdings match the ...

MarketWatch - 3d

Fed’s Schmid warns against rate cuts in response to weaker outlook

Schmid, a voting member of the Fed’s interest-rate committee this year, pointed to two lasting lessons from history.

MarketWatch - 1d

Atlanta Fed predicts negative 1.5 percent GDP growth in first quarter

The Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting a contraction of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.5 percent in the first quarter, flashing a warning sign for the U.S. economy. The ...

The Hill - 7h

The first quarter is on track for negative GDP growth, Atlanta Fed indicator says

The central bank's GDPNow tracker of incoming metrics is indicating that gross domestic product is on pace to shrink by 1.5%.

CNBC - 5h

Who is Friedrich Merz, the favorite to become Germany's new chancellor?

Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany's chancellor in a CDU-led government, has extensive experience as a lawyer and working with major corporations.

CNBC - Feb. 20

New study confirms parents do in fact play favorites

Research from Brigham Young University reveals that parental favoritism is real, with factors like gender, birth order and temperament playing a role. The study also found parents tend to favor ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Do you have a favorite kid? Here's what may contribute to perception

A new study found that parental favoritism is real and that multiple factors like gender and culture could be influences.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Vance is overwhelming favorite to be Trump's successor in CPAC straw poll

Vice President Vance emerged as the clear favorite to be President Trump's successor in the MAGA movement in a new straw poll conducted at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on ...

The Hill - 6d

Market winners can fall hard — as investors in these favorite stocks found out

‘Magnificent Seven’ investors, take note.

MarketWatch - 4d

The Federal Reserve's favorite recession indicator is flashing a danger sign again

The 10-year yield fell below that of the 3-month note, marking an "inverted yield curve" that has a sterling recession prediction record.

CNBC - 2d

They are the youngest, most inexperienced team in the NBA — and a favorite to win it all

The Oklahoma City Thunder is the youngest team in the NBA. And a top contender to win it all.

NBC News - 1d

Trump’s Tariffs Are Raising Costs for One of His Favorite Industries: Oil

The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

The New York Times - 4h

Interest Rate Cuts on Hold Till Inflation Improves, Fed Meeting Minutes Show

Officials are debating when to restart interest rate cuts, as high prices linger and Trump’s policies add to economic uncertainty.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Fed’s Barkin says interest rates may have to rise to combat inflation headwinds

Barkin said he understands that the fight against inflation has been long, but that “it is critical that we remain steadfast.”

MarketWatch - 3d

Friday’s ‘economic blackout day’ boycott shows shoppers are fed up with high prices. Will it hit retailers where it hurts?

One day can make a difference to retailers, but the biggest impact of the 24-hour economic blackout protest could be the message it sends about the mood among consumers right now.

MarketWatch - 7h

Latest in Fed's Favorite Core

Topics