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Fed Chair Jerome Powell says inflation has been higher than thought and expects rates to hold steady
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated Tuesday that inflation is falling more slowly than expected and will keep the central bank on hold for an extended period.NBC News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Fed Chair Powell says inflation has been higher than thought, expects rates to hold steady
Speaking to the Foreign Bankers' Association, the central bank leader noted that the rapid disinflation that happened in 2023 has slowed considerably this year.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
China's Central Bank Holds Key Policy Rates Steady
The People’s Bank of China held key policy rates steady, a move that could preface a hold on benchmark lending rates later this month.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Will High Interest Rates Curb Inflation? The Fed Will Wait and See
While consumers clamor for rate cuts, the central bank leadership is prepared to hang on until inflation stops climbing.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
Fed’s Powell hints interest rates will stay high as US inflation lingers
Central bank chair says economy performing well but cites ‘lack of progress’ on price pressuresFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
The Fed's Powell affirmed the central bank's wait-and-see stance on interest rates, which remain at their highest level in more than 20 years.
The Fed’s Powell affirmed the central bank’s wait-and-see stance on interest rates, which remain at their highest level in more than 20 years.The Wall Street Journal - World -
High Interest Rates Are Hitting Poorer Americans the Hardest
The economy as a whole has proved resilient amid the highest rates in decades. But beneath the surface, many low- and moderate-income families are struggling.The New York Times - Business -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Maintains Wait-and-See Posture on Inflation and Rates
The Fed chief said he expected inflation to continue heading lower but that he was less confident than he had previously been about that outlook.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
What Forecasters Say About Interest Rates (and Why They Disagree)
Hopes for a steep drop in borrowing costs for consumers and businesses have been dashed. But some experts predict modest reductions in coming months.The New York Times - Business -
Home Depot misses on revenue, as high interest rates hurt sales
Home Depot reported first-quarter earnings as it tries to grow sales with home professionals in a tough housing market.CNBC - Business -
Federal student loan interest rates highest in more than a decade
The Department of Education announced Tuesday that federal student loan interest rates for the 2024-2025 school year hit 6.53 percent, up from 5.5 percent the previous year. Higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz told CNBC the new undergraduate ...The Hill - Politics -
Mester Says Fed in 'Really Good Place' to Study Economy Before Charting Rate Path
The Cleveland Fed president said she wasn’t eager to consider interest-rate hikes.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Malaysia won't use interest rates to prop up the ringgit, says central bank deputy chief
Bank Negara's Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said the country's monetary policy decisions will be determined by economic growth and the inflation outlook.CNBC - Business -
Education Dept. announces highest federal student loan interest rate in more than a decade
The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday the interest rates on federal student loans for the 2024-2025 academic year.CNBC - Business -
Federal student loans this fall will have the highest interest rate in more than a decade
The interest rate on many new federal student loans will reach its highest level in over a decade next year, as lenders seek higher returns.NBC News - Top stories -
Latest US inflation report may provide clues to future path of prices and interest rates
It’s perhaps the biggest question swirling around the U.S. economy right now: Is inflation stuck at an elevated level — or will last year’s steady decline resume sometime soonABC News - Top stories -
Mortgage demand from homebuyers drops even as interest rates pull back to April lows
Total mortgage application volume increased just 0.5% from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.CNBC - Business - Mortgage -
On Holding more than doubles profit
On Holding, the Swiss apparel maker backed by tennis legend Roger Federer, said its first-quarter profit more than doubled on strong direct-to-consumer sales.MarketWatch - Business -
Inside the key Senate races holding primaries Tuesday
Voters are headed to the polls Tuesday for contentious U.S. Senate primary races in West Virginia and Maryland. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.CBS News - Top stories -
Christie’s Holds Major Art Auctions Despite Cyberattack
Although a cyberattack hobbled its website, the auction house held two major sales, totaling $115 million, on Tuesday night. One expert praised the evening’s “really respectable sales in a difficult environment.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Fed Chair’s Confidence in Slowing Inflation Is ‘Not as High’ as Before
Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, said the central bank was poised to leave interest rates on hold after surprisingly stubborn inflation.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve