Fed, inflation

Sticky inflation might make it more tricky for Fed rate cuts, CPI could show
A rapid slowdown in the rate of U.S. inflation appears to have lost steam, potentially raising questions about how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.
Fed’s Kashkari Says Only Inflation Could Derail December Cut
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said he’ll be looking at incoming inflation data to determine whether another interest-rate cut is appropriate at the US central bank’s December meeting.
The Fed just cut interest rates again, this time by a quarter of a percentage point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percent as inflation begins the path to stabilization.
Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
On Nov. 7, the Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25% reduction to the federal funds rate, its second cut in over four years. Prospective homebuyers are eager for a silver lining in the housing market. But experts don't anticipate dramatically lower rates before the end of the year.
Fed’s Kashkari Says Economy Strong, But Inflation Not Vanquished
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said the US economy has remained remarkably strong as the central bank progressed in beating back inflation, but the Fed was still “not all the way home.
The Fed’s Kashkari Sees a December Interest-Rate Cut. Unless There’s an Inflation Surprise.
A higher neutral rate could limit interest rates’ decline, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said.
Fed's Kashkari Warns Of December Interest Rate Pause Risk: 'Surprises To The Upside'
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said Tuesday the Federal Reserve could hold off on an interest rate cut in December if inflation data comes in hotter than expected. In an interview with Yahoo Finance,
Fed may pause in December if inflation surprises higher, Kashkari says
An interest-rate cut in December may not happen if inflation surprises to the upside, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Tuesday.

Fed 'in position' to respond to risks

Fed’s Barkin says economy looks ‘pretty good,’ but labor market bears watching
The U.S. economy is in a good place, but the labor market bears watching, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Tuesday. “So ...
US monetary policy still restrictive, two Fed officials say
The Federal Reserve's policy rate continues to act as a brake on the resilient labor market and on inflation that is still ...
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Dollar rally pushes gold to near two-month low as traders await Fed cues
Following the Fed's recent decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to the 4.50% to 4 ...
Today's Inflation Numbers Could Be a Bump in the Road for the Fed
Economists expect inflation moved largely sideways in October, signaling a bump in the road back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% ...
Fed policy is 'modestly restrictive,' Kashkari says
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari said he feels U.S. monetary policy is currently "modestly ...
A Potential Fight Over the Fed’s Future Ramps Up
As Trump allies including Elon Musk endorse ending the Federal Reserve’s independence, the central bank’s chair is reportedly ...
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CPI Report: Why October's Data Could Be a Hiccup for the Fed
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the latest reading of the consumer price index on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
How Will The Fed React To Trump? 2016 Holds Clues
Officials at the Federal Reserve have been noncommittal publicly about what a Trump presidency means for the economy. Behind ...