Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.
With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s consumer-price index for the same month.
Powell remarks watched for sign of pushback or support of Fed rate cut
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks on Wednesday with key jobs data due Friday, a "quiet" period for Fed officials ahead of the Dec. 17-18 meeting beginning on Saturday, and investors leaning into an expectation for a third straight interest rate cut when the central bank meets in two weeks.
Fed’s Musalem Says Time May Be Near to Slow or Pause Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said it may be time for policymakers to slow the pace of interest-rate cuts amid higher than desired inflation and declining concerns over the labor market.
Fed’s Powell Is Speaking Today in Last Chance to Signal Next Move on Rates
The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates,” Powell said during his most recent public appearance, on Nov. 14. “The strength we are
Fed's Musalem expects more rate cuts but says easing path is less clear
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said on Wednesday he expects the U.S. central bank will be able to continue to cut interest rates but warned the pace of future actions has grown less clear.
Fed Leans Toward A December Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again to 4.25% to 4.5% on December 18 according to fixed income markets.
Tariff Inflation Will Likely Be Transitory, But Fed Won’t Say So
Donald Trump’s tariff barrage may trigger a response from the Federal Reserve that the new president won’t like.
Fed policymakers steer clear of December rate-cut guidance
U.S. central bankers on Tuesday said they continue to believe inflation is heading down to their 2% target and signaled support for further interest rate cuts ahead, but none pushed strongly for or against doing so when they next meet to set rates in two weeks.
US Fed officials see inflation fight as broadly on track
The US appears on track to hit its long-term target of two percent inflation despite a recent uptick, two Federal Reserve officials said Monday, with one indicating support for another
Swiss Inflation Ticks Up as Officials Ponder Next Rate Cut
Swiss inflation accelerated slightly after retreating for three months, sustaining the case for a Swiss National Bank interest-rate cut next week.
Fed policymakers signal open mind on rate cut this month
Two Federal Reserve policymakers on Tuesday said they believe inflation is heading down to the U.S. central bank's 2% target and the job market is "solid," even as neither gave any clear steer on whether they'll support another interest rate cut later this month.
Fed’s Beige Book says economy is stable. Firms more optimistic about 2025, but tariffs a worry.
The U.S. expanded steadily in November, but hiring was subdued and inflation was still a nagging problem in some parts of the ...
Fed Chair Powell to Speak This Afternoon
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak in a moderated discussion at about 1:40 p.m. ET Wednesday. The ...
Trump’s Treasury Pick to Meet With GOP Senators With Fed and Tariffs on Agenda
Incoming Senate Republican leader John Thune said he expects to discuss Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent’s views on ...
Powell says he doesn't think idea of a 'shadow Fed chair' is going to happen
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he wasn't worried about the notion that President-elect Donald Trump might select someone as a so-called "shadow Fed chair" well before Powell's term ends in mid-2026. "I ...
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as tech stocks lead, with Fed's Powell on deck
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) climbed 0.6%, or over 200 points, while the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) added 0.3% on the heels ...
Dow Jones Today: Stock Futures Rise as Investors Digest Tech Earnings, Await Fed Chair Comments
Stock futures are higher Wednesday morning as shares of technology companies surge after strong earnings reports, putting ...
Jerome Powell Q&A: Markets await Fed chairman’s DealBook summit panel
Follow along with MarketWatch's live coverage of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's discussion at the New York Times DealBook ...
San Francisco Fed president on Trump tariffs: 'Very prepared' to assess impact
The Fed doesn't have a Trump tariff forecast ready as the central bank doesn't "think in hypotheticals," says San Fran ...