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Jobs Data Come as the Fed Stares Down a Complex Moment

Growth has been resilient, but inflation is cooling. The combination makes it hard to guess how much policymakers will lower rates.

Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

WATCH: Man almost hit by train while staring at phone

Surveillance footage captured a terrifyingly close call as a pedestrian crossed train tracks while staring at his phone in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Energy drinks, death stares and sideline swag: Inside Sean Payton's 'game-day' alter ego

More than a dozen players and coaches shared stories about the Denver head coach, who led New Orleans from 2006 to 2021.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

NY Fed: ‘Reserves remain abundant’

Cute new measure of the reserve regime just dropped

World - Financial Times - October 21

Philadelphia Fed’s factory gauge jumps in October

Index rises to 10.3, second straight monthly gain

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Feds charge fan with arson for flares in Orlando

A man has been charged with "arson of a building that led to personal injuries" after releasing two flares into the stands at an Orlando City match at Inter&Co stadium in Orlando, Florida, federal ...

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace

Four policymakers agree the central bank should make further rate cuts, though some support a slower, smaller set of reductions.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Fed should beware of wishing on an R-star

US central bank risks reviving inflation if it keeps lowering the federal funds rate in pursuit of a nirvana state

World - Financial Times - October 23

Fed Beige Book continues to point to sluggish economy

Nine out of 12 districts report flat or declining activity.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows

Overall inflation slowed in September from a year earlier, though some signs of stubbornness lingered under the surface.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data

Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcome

World - Financial Times - October 15

Why you should open a CD before the November Fed meeting

The benefits of opening a CD could soon be waning. Here's why you should open one before the November Fed meeting.

The Fed should beware declaring the war on inflation over prematurely

Wobbles in the bond market suggest investors think the US central bank turned too dovish too soon

World - Financial Times - October 15

Meet Michelle Bowman, the Fed Official Cited by JD Vance

Michelle Bowman, a Trump-appointed Fed official recently cited by JD Vance, has been gaining prominence.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.

Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”

Business - The New York Times - October 15

The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control

Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Here’s when consumers might finally stop wincing at higher prices, according to Fed’s Daly

The Fed has recently focused more on stability in the job market. But inflation still weighs heavily on the minds of consumers, the San Francisco Fed President says.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified

Kevin Hassett is contender to replace Jay Powell as US central bank chair if Republican wins election

Business - Financial Times - October 18

The Fed Looks Like It Made a Mistake With Its Jumbo Rate Cut

Strong economic data and a still-hot economy has made some experts wonder whether the central bank made the right call with its jumbo rate cut.

Business - Inc. - October 18

The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks

As ransomware cyberattacks escalate, government officials say companies are making bad decisions on the 'pay or not pay' dilemma, especially cyber insurers.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Fed’s Logan says ‘strong and stable’ U.S. economy still faces ‘meaningful uncertainties’

The chief of the Dallas Federal Reserve said the economy is “strong and stable,” but the central bank needs to be watchful for a rebound in inflation as it gradually lowers U.S. interest rates.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held

The NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held was targeted with an interagency operation, federal prison officials said.

The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out

Stocks can handle moderate inflation as long as economic growth persists

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Why you should open a $10,000 CD before the November Fed meeting

For many savers, it makes sense to deposit $10,000 into a CD before the next Federal Reserve meeting. Here's why.

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to increase 0.2% in September and 2.1% from a year ago.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021 in Fed’s preferred gauge

Price increases have fallen to their lowest level in more than three years in the latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, strengthening the outlook for more interest rate ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target

Inflation increased slightly in September and moved closer to the Federal Reserve’s target, according to a Commerce Department report Thursday.

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

Bull market turns 2. Why fewer Fed rate cuts won’t rattle stock investors.

Even though concerns around a potential reheating of inflation have added to the uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, it may not stop stocks from going higher, analysts said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 13

Waller skeptical of more big Fed rate cuts amid worries a strong economy could reignite inflation

A key voter on the Federal Reserve said the surprising strength of the economy suggests the central bank should “proceed with more caution” in cutting U.S. interest rates to make sure inflation ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates

Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September as he expressed concern that the economy could ...

Fed’s Daly open to skipping rate cut at one of two remaining meetings this year

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly on Tuesday said she is open to skipping an interest-rate cut at one of the Federal Reserve’s two remaining policy meetings this year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Trump says he wants to ‘put in comments’ on rate decisions, but not give orders to Fed

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday offered a fresh defense of his view that he should get to influence the Federal Reserve if elected, as he responded to questions during an ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Latest in Fed Stares

Jobs Data Come as the Fed Stares Down a Complex Moment

WATCH: Man almost hit by train while staring at phone

Energy drinks, death stares and sideline swag: Inside Sean Payton's 'game-day' alter ego

NY Fed: ‘Reserves remain abundant’

Philadelphia Fed’s factory gauge jumps in October

Feds charge fan with arson for flares in Orlando

Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace

Fed should beware of wishing on an R-star

Fed Beige Book continues to point to sluggish economy

Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows

Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data

Why you should open a CD before the November Fed meeting

The Fed should beware declaring the war on inflation over prematurely

Meet Michelle Bowman, the Fed Official Cited by JD Vance

Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.

The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control

Here’s when consumers might finally stop wincing at higher prices, according to Fed’s Daly

Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified

The Fed Looks Like It Made a Mistake With Its Jumbo Rate Cut

The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks

Fed’s Logan says ‘strong and stable’ U.S. economy still faces ‘meaningful uncertainties’

Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held

The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out

Why you should open a $10,000 CD before the November Fed meeting

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target

Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021 in Fed’s preferred gauge

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

Bull market turns 2. Why fewer Fed rate cuts won’t rattle stock investors.

Waller skeptical of more big Fed rate cuts amid worries a strong economy could reignite inflation

Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates

Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates

Fed’s Daly open to skipping rate cut at one of two remaining meetings this year

Trump says he wants to ‘put in comments’ on rate decisions, but not give orders to Fed

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