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The Fed Sees Higher Inflation and Lower Growth

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The New York Times - 15h

Fed sees higher inflation and slower U.S. economy due to uncertainty tied to Trump tariffs

Uncertainty spawned by President Trump’s tariffs prodded the Federal Reserve to predict a slower economy and higher inflation this year, complicating its decision on whether to cut interest rates ...

MarketWatch - 15h

Stagflation? Fed sees higher inflation and an economy growing by less than 2% this year

The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee downgraded its collective outlook for economic growth to 1.7%, down from the last projection of 2.1% in December.

CNBC - 2h

Trump tariffs complicate Fed outlook

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed sees inflation threat in Trump tariffs Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ...

The Hill - 16h

Treasury yields end higher Friday, but finish week largely unchanged ahead of Fed meeting

Bond yields ended higher Friday, but were nearly unchanged for the week, as traders awaited next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting.

MarketWatch - 5d

Stocks drift higher as investors await Fed decision on interest rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's face tough challenge — offering anchor to investors in a sea of uncertainty.

CBS News - 21h

Fed Holds Rates Steady and Predicts Higher Inflation, Slower Growth Ahead

The central bank penciled in two rate cuts for 2025, but President Trump’s sweeping agenda has injected “remarkably high” uncertainty into the outlook.

The New York Times - 14h

'Transitory' is back as the Fed doesn't expect tariffs to have long-lasting inflation impacts

Fed officials see inflation moving up this year more rapidly than previously expected, but they also expect the trend to be short-lived.

CNBC - 3h

Here's what today's CPI report says about inflation

The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.

CBS News - Mar. 12

The Authoritarian Endgame on Higher Education

This is a moment to trumpet the strengths of higher education and address its weaknesses.

The New York Times - 4d

Does the Fed Share the Stock Market’s Worry About the Economy?

So far, the Federal Reserve has avoided commenting on the increasingly uncertain outlook, but investors are waiting to see whether it changes its projections on Wednesday.

The New York Times - 20h

Stocks see best ‘Fed day’ rally since July, thanks to a ‘nonchalant’ Powell performance

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s nuanced take on the economic outlook helped lift stocks on Wednesday.

MarketWatch - 15h

Fed holds interest rates steady, still sees two cuts coming this year

The Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

CNBC - 16h

EU braces for higher prices as US trade war ramps up

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Will Trump's tariffs threaten the Fed's soft landing? Experts weigh in.

The Fed is set to announce a its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday.

ABC News - 1d

Watch live: Powell speaks as Fed expected to keep interest rates steady

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the Fed's latest decision on interest rates. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady amid ...

The Hill - 21h

Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?

With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple

A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef

ABC News - 2d

Why HELOC borrowers shouldn't wait for more Fed rate cuts to borrow their home equity

If you're a homeowner considering borrowing with a HELOC, waiting for Fed rate cuts may not make sense. Here's why.

CBS News - 1d

There are new fears about Fed firings after FTC dismissals. What analysts are saying.

An action taken late on Tuesday is again raising the question of Trump’s authority to dismiss Fed officials

MarketWatch - 1d

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, but Trump’s Tariffs Could Slow Inflation Progress

Tariffs took center stage during the news conference with Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, on Wednesday.

The New York Times - 16h

Investors are on edge about potential changes to the Fed’s balance sheet plan

Financial markets are not just focused on what the Federal Reserve says about the future path of interest rates on Wednesday. The markets are also on alert for changes to the Fed’s ongoing runoff ...

MarketWatch - 1d

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest rate since October of last year, and that pushed demand even higher last week, after a substantial jump the previous week.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Oil ends higher as tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran, Russia may disrupt global supplies

Oil futures finished higher on Friday, with news of tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran and Russia having the potential to disrupt global crude supplies.

MarketWatch - 5d

Does eating grass-fed beef help the planet? Research says not so simple

A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef

ABC News - 2d

A historic opportunity for higher education reform

The American public is witnessing a remarkable political moment.

The Hill - 6d

Oil ends higher, a day after tariff-induced recession fears pulled prices to 6-month lows

Oil futures finished higher Tuesday, a day after ending at six-month lows as fears of a global economic slowdown from rising trade tensions prompted a global selloff for equities and other assets ...

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes and Fed unlikely to change interest rate: Morning Rundown

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes. Fed's anticipated interest rate decision amid market turmoil. Do judges have too much power? SEC dominates March Madness.

NBC News - 1d

Bloomfield seeing 'green shoots of optimism'

Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield says he can see things improving around the club after two wins from their past three Championship games.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

How to see the 'Blood moon' partial lunar eclipse

UK skywatchers will see a partial but still hopefully spectacular eclipse before dawn on Friday.

BBC News - Mar. 13

Oil prices end higher as a rise in gasoline demand helps ease economic growth fears

Oil futures settled higher Wednesday, finding support from overall weakness in U.S. dollar, as well as data from the Energy Information Administration showing a notable weekly rise in gasoline ...

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Trump’s cuts to higher education are sacrificing America’s future

American colleges and universities will lose their global preeminence, innovation will suffer, future scientists, doctors, artists and philosophers will not get trained and potentially ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Rodgers sees 'no great change' in Ferguson's Rangers

Brendan Rodgers sees "a lot of the same traits" in Rangers under Barry Ferguson with his side "hungry" to put right the city bragging rights after Celtic's 3-0 January defeat to the side then led ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d