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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 - 1h -
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 - 5h -
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. - 6h -
Donald Trump’s Chicken-and-Egg Inflation Problem
A surge in egg prices underscores how persistent inflation is spooking the markets and could check the president’s boldest economic policies.The New York Times - 7h -
Stock Market Falls After Inflation Report
Investors are now betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just once more this year, a drastic shift in expectations since late 2024.The New York Times - 1d -
Hot Inflation Raises Stakes of Trump’s Tariffs
Economists warn that enacting tariffs at a time of persisting price pressures is a risky move.The New York Times - 6h -
US inflation unexpectedly increases
US inflation increased by more than expected last month, pushing up the cost of living for Americans.BBC News - 18h -
Inflation accelerated in January, CPI report finds
Inflation accelerated in January, rising 3% on an annual basis, indicating that the Federal Reserve's push to drive inflation down to a 2% annual rate has stalled out, at least temporarily. Martin ...CBS News - 20h -
Trump blames Biden for January inflation spike
New government data shows inflation is up 3% on an annual basis. In reaction to the hot report, President Trump blamed the surge on his predecessor, saying "BIDEN INFLATION UP!" Political ...CBS News - 22h -
US inflation unexpectedly increases to 3% in January
Figure bolsters case for Federal Reserve proceeding slowly with interest rate cutsFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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. - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Become Your Bank: Infinite Banking With an Inflation Hedge
Low interest rates aren’t keeping up with inflation.Inc. - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Treasury yields finish mixed as investors await Powell testimony, inflation data
Yields on U.S. government debt held to a tight range despite President Donald Trump’s plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, with investors looking ahead to a busy week of ...MarketWatch - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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. - 3d -
Is US inflation on the way down?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 4d -
China’s inflation accelerates after rise in lunar new year demand
Producer prices contract for 28th month as threat of US trade war clouds economic outlookFinancial Times - 4d -
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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 - 5d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 -
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.The New York Times - Feb. 6
