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

Chicago Fed President Goolsbee sees rate cuts depending on inflation progress

Goolsbee told CNBC that he's been hearing more concerns from businesses in his region about the impact of tariffs.

CNBC - 6d

Chicago Fed's Austan Goolsbee sees rate cuts depending on inflation progress

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Friday he still sees interest rate cuts in the cards though risks are rising to that outlook.

NBC News - 6d

Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper

High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.

CNBC - Mar. 14

These are the 4 biggest things we're watching in the stock market this week

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's GTC keynote are influential events.

CNBC - Mar. 16

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but trims growth outlook

Fed Chair Jerome Powell cites "high uncertainty" around the impact of Trump administration tariffs on key trading partners.

CBS News - Mar. 19

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday

Wall Street was heading for a lower open today after Wednesday's Fed-driven rally.

CNBC - Mar. 20

FirstFT: Nvidia to spend billions in US as it shifts chip supply chain from Asia

Also in today’s newsletter, the Fed cuts its 2025 growth forecast and how Jeff Bezos made peace with Maga

Financial Times - Mar. 20

Trump finds making peace is easier said than done

Also in today’s newsletter, the Fed’s concerns that tariffs will hit the economy and Jeff Bezos’s pivot to the president

Financial Times - Mar. 20

Why Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ Has Parents Talking About Phones

The Netflix hit has touched off debates about smartphone use by children and, in Britain, fed into calls for a social media ban.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump ‘chaos’ threatens US oil output, say shale executives

Dallas Fed survey shows mounting alarm among Texas drillers at the administration’s energy strategy

Financial Times - 1d

Another day in the life of viral McNeese manager: Chatting with Spike Lee, and his own T-shirt

Amir Khan and his sponsored boombox went viral heading into the tournament as the unlikely hype man for the even more unlikely tournament darlings from Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Russian strikes kill at least 25, Ukraine says

Russia has stepped up attacks in recent days as the US paused military and intelligence aid to Kyiv.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Strike action grounds thousands of flights in Germany

Yahoo News - Mar. 10

Four boys killed by an Israeli drone strike in Gaza

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that South Africa’s ambassador to the United States “is no longer welcome” in the country, in the latest Trump administration move targeting the African ...

NBC News - Mar. 15

US strikes Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

Trump warns Tehran against supporting militant group which has disrupted shipping in the Red Sea

Financial Times - Mar. 15

African players in Europe: Brilliant Marmoush strikes for City

Omar Marmoush scored for Manchester City in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton at the weekend, then said he was confident of a top-four finish and Champions League football next season.A ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Deadly New Strikes in Gaza, and Abortion Arrests in Texas

Plus, drones on Mount Everest.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Democrats must strike a balance between strength and empathy

Elon Musk has expressed contempt for empathy, calling it a fundamental weakness of Western civilization, and has criticized programs such as Social Security and the funding for fresh food for ...

The Hill - Mar. 18

Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesman killed in Gaza strikes

Yahoo News - Mar. 18

Wednesday Briefing: Russia Agreed to Halt Some Strikes

Plus, Ohtani’s star power in Japan.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

FSU strikes out 14 times in loss to Mercer

As sparkling as Florida State's record has been on weekends, the Seminoles' fate in midweek games as taken a startling turn.A week ago, FSU lost Evan Chrest to an apparent arm injury in the second ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Israelis Take to Streets a Day After Gaza Strikes

Israeli protests are converging over the war in Gaza and domestic politics amid concerns about a government push to reduce the power of state watchdogs.

The New York Times - Mar. 19