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Fed’s Powell Doesn’t Have Much to Say Because Inflation Isn’t Budging
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he isn’t rushing on rate cuts and the economy remains in solid shape.Inc. - 6d -
Fed is going to be even more cautious about inflation after CPI report
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Fed is “holding” while awaiting more data.MarketWatch - 6d -
Producer prices report points to softer Fed inflation measure than feared
The producer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 5d -
Top Fed official plays down inflation risks from Trump tariffs
Governor Christopher Waller says levies would only cause temporary increase in pricesFinancial Times - 1d -
10-year Treasury yield drops by most in a month on hope for Fed’s favored inflation gauge
U.S. government debt aggressively rallied on Thursday after details of January’s producer-price index offered some hope for easing price pressures in the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Egg prices are surging again. Why Powell and the Fed’s grip on inflation may be slipping.
The price increase in this consumer staple is complicating the central bank’s ability to achieve a soft landing.MarketWatch - 1d -
Fed Governor Bowman says more progress on inflation is needed before further rate cuts
The Fed official called for more progress on inflation before the central bank engages in further interest rate cuts.CNBC - 1d -
What does the Fed really think about Trump tariffs and inflation? We’re about to get more clues.
Inquiring minds want to know: What do Federal Reserve leaders think about President Trump’s tariffs and how they will affect inflation? And how will they react if he imposes stiff sanctions on ...MarketWatch - 3h -
Is US inflation on the way down?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
US inflation unexpectedly increases
US inflation increased by more than expected last month, pushing up the cost of living for Americans.BBC News - 5d -
Is UK inflation on the rise again?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 2d -
Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program
The US government has ordered states to retract their plans to build hundreds of federally funded EV charging stations, according to a memo obtained by WIRED.Wired - Feb. 6 -
Trump’s Executive Orders Leave Imprint on the Fed
The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Musk on Ron Paul as Fed chairman: 'Great idea'
Elon Musk in a post on X appeared to back conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's suggestion that former Rep. Ron Paul (Texas) replace Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. “Great ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifying before Congress
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is testifying in front of lawmakers Tuesday where he's expected to face questions ranging from rate policies to the department's independence from President ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
How fed layoffs may impact environment, parks
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story How fed layoffs may impact environment, parks The consequences of firing thousands of environmental ...The Hill - 1h -
UK wages continue to outpace inflation
Pay outstripped price rises by 3.4% between October and December while the unemployment rate remains unchanged.BBC News - 15h -
Minneapolis Fed's Kashkari expects lower interest rates later this year
In a CNBC interview, the central bank official expressed confidence that inflation will continue to drift down to the Fed's 2% target.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
Job Market Gives Fed Cover to Extend Interest Rate Pause
The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Democrats demand probe into Musk's alleged 'conflicts' over billions in fed contracts
House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."ABC News - Feb. 7 -
Will mortgage interest rates fall in February without a Fed meeting? Experts weigh in
Mortgage rates could fall, experts say, but it depends on several factors. Here's what to know.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Fed Rate Cuts Are Looking Less and Less Likely for 2025
The January jobs report and inflation concerns have pushed back bets for lower borrowing costs.Inc. - Feb. 10 -
Judge weighs extending pause on Trump's "deferred resignations" for feds
The Trump administration has offered more than 2 million federal workers the option of resigning their positions and retaining full pay and benefits until Sept. 30.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Watch Fed Chair Powell testify live before the Senate Banking Committee
Powell delivers his semiannual remarks on monetary policy and the economy this week on Capitol Hill.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Powell squashes the possibility that the Fed will develop its own digital currency
Powell asserted Tuesday that the central bank will not develop its own digital currency as long as he is in charge.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Powell defends Fed’s authority over US monetary policy
Central bank chief vows to ‘focus on the data’ rather than get dragged into political debatesFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Treasury yields end at highest in at least a week on Fed’s patient rate stance
U.S. government debt sold off on Tuesday, leaving long-dated yields higher for a fourth straight session, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed patience regarding future ...MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Shows Little Urgency to Lower Rates
Jerome H. Powell testifies as inflation risks are resurfacing, regulatory changes are in flux and the Federal Reserve’s policy independence is in the spotlight.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump's comments won't affect interest rate decisions by the Fed, Powell says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday President Donald Trump’s calls for lower interest rates won’t lead the central bank to change its rate decisionsABC News - 6d -
Trump and the Fed Complicate the Stock Market’s Historic Bull Run
The bull case for stocks hasn’t vanished, but it requires more mental gymnastics now.Inc. - 5d -
Trump’s best pick to succeed Powell at Fed is this ‘battle-tested’ market expert
Neel Kashkari knows how to speak to markets in ways they can hear.MarketWatch - 3d -
Unpaid toll texts are part of a con, fed and state officials warn
Demands for immediate payment in the guise of texts from state toll authorities are being made coast to coast, FTC says.CBS News - 1d -
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 concernMarketWatch - 4h -
Trump’s Tariff Plan Is Looking Potentially Disastrous for Inflation
Here’s why Trump’s opening tariff salvo will likely hurt U.S. consumers.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Become Your Bank: Infinite Banking With an Inflation Hedge
Low interest rates aren’t keeping up with inflation.Inc. - Feb. 11 -
Powell testifies in Congress as inflation remains high
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell refused to testify in Congress on President Trump's remarks about the Fed's ability to lower interest rates. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 6d -
CPI Report: Inflation Rose Unexpectedly in January
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.0 percent from a year earlier as food and energy prices picked up.The New York Times - 6d -
US inflation unexpectedly increases to 3% in January
Figure bolsters case for Federal Reserve proceeding slowly with interest rate cutsFinancial Times - 6d -
Here's the inflation breakdown for January 2025 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 3% on the year in January 2025. Economists worry that broad disinflation is over, even as tariffs loom.CNBC - 6d