Goldman Challenges Feds

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.

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 - October 31

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 - October 31

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.

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 - November 1

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 - November 2

Fed poised to look past US election uncertainty with quarter-point rate cut

Central bank expected to stay the course despite a distorted jobs report and unclear path for economic policy

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

My friend has embraced conspiracy theories and I’m fed up with it | Ask Philippa

Think of him like a car in a skid, you want to take the steering wheel and switch direction, but the car has too much momentum and it will carry on the same path. The question I’ve had a good ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Top Wall Street execs are getting skeptical on the Fed's easing path

Speaking at the Saudi Arabia's showcase economic conference, the Future Investment Initiative, last week, they see more inflation on the horizon for the U.S.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Election-week Fed meeting won’t give markets the roadmap they want

Next Thursday, economists expect broad agreement among Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues on a decision to reduce the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Bond-market ‘vigilantes’ appear to be in ‘driver’s seat’ before election, Fed meeting

Ahead of U.S. Election Day and the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, “bond vigilantes” appeared to be in “the driver’s seat” for the market, according to Yardeni Research.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.

Will gold's price fall after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Fed rate cut could have a big impact on gold prices this week, but that impact may not be what you'd expect.

White supremacist planned to blow up power site, feds say

Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.

Why you should open a CD even as the Fed continues to cut rates

An additional Federal Reserve rate cut is expected to be issued this week. Here's why you should open a CD anyway.

Here's what to expect with the Fed's rate cut decision on Thursday

The Federal Reserve will make a rate cut decision on November 7. Here's what economists expect.

Mortgage rates inch up to a 3-month high ahead of Fed meeting

Mortgage applications fell 10.8% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

The Fed’s ‘temporary’ mortgage-backed security experiment will last decades

It looks like the Fed is stuck with very large, losing “temporary” mortgage-backed securities investments for a long time to come.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Fed May Cut Rates in Response to Tight Credit Conditions

This week, the central bank will likely announce reduced interest rates as low demand for loans continues.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Voters Were Fed Up Over Immigration. They Voted for Trump.

Voters across party lines shifted to the right on immigration. They blamed Biden-Harris for failing to control the chaotic border.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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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

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

Jobs Data Come as the Fed Stares Down a Complex Moment

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

Fed poised to look past US election uncertainty with quarter-point rate cut

My friend has embraced conspiracy theories and I’m fed up with it | Ask Philippa

Top Wall Street execs are getting skeptical on the Fed's easing path

Election-week Fed meeting won’t give markets the roadmap they want

Bond-market ‘vigilantes’ appear to be in ‘driver’s seat’ before election, Fed meeting

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

Will gold's price fall after this week's Fed rate cut?

White supremacist planned to blow up power site, feds say

Why you should open a CD even as the Fed continues to cut rates

Here's what to expect with the Fed's rate cut decision on Thursday

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The Fed’s ‘temporary’ mortgage-backed security experiment will last decades

Fed May Cut Rates in Response to Tight Credit Conditions

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