Why this week's positive inflation reports won't look as good to the Fed

On the surface, February's inflation data released this week brought some encouraging news.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates

A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?. Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16

Stock-market bulls abandoned by Trump won’t be saved by Jerome Powell and the Fed

President Donald Trump signaled to stock-market investors last week that they’re on their own. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will likely deliver a similar message when monetary policymakers ...

MarketWatch - Mar. 16

What HELOC borrowers should look for at this week's Fed meeting

With the Federal Reserve meeting again this week, HELOC borrowers should closely monitor these three items.

CBS News - Mar. 17

More Americans with college degrees are working multiple jobs, Fed report finds

In 2024, roughly half of Americans holding multiple jobs have a college degree, according to a report.

CNBC - Mar. 17

More Americans expect credit applications to be rejected, NY Fed finds

Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.

CBS News - Mar. 17

Fed likely to pause rate cuts with clouds gathering over the economy

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates this week despite growing concern about the state of the U.S. economy and the impact of President Trump’s trade agenda. Markets are expecting ...

The Hill - Mar. 18

Amazon sues feds over having to recall products made by other sellers

Amazon sues safety regulator, denying liability for hundreds of thousands potentially dangerous or defective products sold on its platform.

CBS News - Mar. 18

Fed faces threat from US consumers’ soaring inflation expectations

University of Michigan survey shows American households’ outlook for price growth is at its highest since the early 1990s

Financial Times - Mar. 19

5 questions facing the Fed ahead of its rate decision

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady Wednesday despite growing concerns about the strength of the U.S. economy. Measures of economic confidence spanning consumers, ...

The Hill - Mar. 19

The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect

If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.

CNBC - Mar. 19

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 - Mar. 19

Trump Primed to Clash With Fed After Key Rate Decision

Tariffs are at the heart of the tension between the White House and the central bank.

The New York Times - Mar. 19

How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

The New York Times - Mar. 19

Fed keeps rates unchanged as Trump tariffs, economic concerns loom

The Federal Reserve held interbank lending rates steady on Wednesday at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent despite some signs that the economy may be heading for a slowdown. The decision to keep rates ...

The Hill - Mar. 19

The Fed holds rates firm—here's what it means for your money

Borrowing costs will drop slightly by the end of 2025, says a newly revised forecast by the Federal Reserve.

CNBC - Mar. 19

Powell acknowledges ‘uncertainty’ as Fed juggle growth and inflation risks

Bank’s latest projections show officials expect GDP to expand by 1.7 per cent this year

Financial Times - Mar. 19

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 - Mar. 19

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 - Mar. 19

Fed cuts US growth forecast as Trump’s policies weigh on outlook

Central bank also lifts inflation projection as chair Jay Powell warns of tariff impact

Financial Times - Mar. 20

Trump calls for Fed to cut rates as economic effects of tariffs start to kick in

Hours after the Federal Reserve maintained its guidance for two interest-rate cuts later this year, President Donald Trump weighed in Wednesday night, calling for rate cuts to accompany his new ...

MarketWatch - Mar. 20

Morning Report — Trump, Fed split over tariff outlook and economy

In today’s issue: President Trump and allies revel in assertive decision making that keeps friends and foes off balance, even if resulting uncertainty turns out to be a drag on U.S. growth this ...

The Hill - Mar. 20

Why the Fed’s Job May Get a Lot More Difficult

President Trump’s plans risk stoking inflation and denting growth, an undesirable combination that economists warn could lead to much tougher trade-offs for the central bank.

The New York Times - Mar. 20