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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

How to kill the Fed’s independence

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

Financial Times - 5d

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 - 2d

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

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

Financial Times - Feb. 23

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 - Feb. 24

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 - 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 - Feb. 22

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 - Feb. 23

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 - 5d

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 - 3d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.

NBC News - 5d

Trump holds first cabinet meeting

Watch live coverage as President Trump convenes the first cabinet meeting of his new administration, with Elon Musk expected to be in attendance.

NBC News - 4d

Trump and Zelenskyy hold press conference

Watch live coverage as President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold a joint press conference at the White House.

NBC News - 2d

Trump to hold meetings on Ukraine with French and British leaders

One day after an angry exchange between Presidents Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy met in Kyiv with Keith Kellogg, Mr. Trump's special envoy. A planned joint news ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

What Are Those Weird Devices Basketball Players Are Holding?

Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.

Wired - Feb. 21

Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds

Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.

CBS News - Feb. 22

Trump holds press conference with French President Macron

Watch live coverage as President Trump and President Macron of France hold a joint press conference at the White House.

NBC News - 6d

Tuchel holds talks with White over England future

England head coach Thomas Tuchel holds talks with Arsenal defender Ben White ahead of naming his first squad next month.

BBC News - 6d

Johnson hopes to hold House budget vote this week

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans are looking to vote this week on a budget resolution in-line with President Donald Trump’s agenda. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports on how some GOP ...

NBC News - 5d

Trump approval rating holding at 44 percent: Survey

President Trump’s approval rating is holding firm at 44 percent after his first month back in the Oval Office, according to a survey released this week. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 44 percent ...

The Hill - 4d

In Trump’s Washington, a Moscow-Like Chill Takes Hold

A new administration’s efforts to pressure the news media, punish political opponents and tame the nation’s tycoons evoke the early days of President Vladimir V. Putin’s reign in Russia.

The New York Times - 4d

Celtics hold off Nuggets in battle of title contenders

The Celtics nearly blew a 20-point lead for the second consecutive game against one of the NBA's top teams.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

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 - 5d

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 - 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 - 2d

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