federal-reserve News

Fed's Logan Warns Against Rate Cut Amid Persistent Inflation
Federal Reserve
4mo ago

Fed's Logan Warns Against Rate Cut Amid Persistent Inflation

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, a key voting member, signals a hawkish stance, stating she was not in favor of easing policy while inflation remains elevated.

Fed Tempers Rate Cut Hopes, Citing 'Strongly Differing Views'
Federal Reserve
4mo ago

Fed Tempers Rate Cut Hopes, Citing 'Strongly Differing Views'

Chair Powell's cautious tone after a quarter-point cut injects new uncertainty into the central bank's path, causing traders to pare back bets on a December move.

Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point, Signals End to Balance Sheet Runoff
Federal Reserve
4mo ago

Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point, Signals End to Balance Sheet Runoff

The central bank's second rate cut of the year was coupled with a December end to its portfolio reduction, a dovish pivot aimed at supporting a moderating economy.

Fed Rate Cut Appears All But Certain as Market Prices in 97% Chance
Federal Reserve
5mo ago

Fed Rate Cut Appears All But Certain as Market Prices in 97% Chance

Slowing inflation and a softening labor market fuel investor bets on another quarter-point reduction at the upcoming October meeting.

Fed's Barr Urges Caution on Rate Moves, Highlighting FOMC Divisions
Federal Reserve
5mo ago

Fed's Barr Urges Caution on Rate Moves, Highlighting FOMC Divisions

Comments from the Vice Chair for Supervision underscore growing uncertainty around the future path of U.S. monetary policy.

Fed Minutes Signal More Rate Cuts Likely in 2025
Federal Reserve
5mo ago

Fed Minutes Signal More Rate Cuts Likely in 2025

September FOMC meeting summary shows 'around half' of officials expect two additional rate cuts by year-end amid a softening labor market.

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates for First Time in 2025
Federal Reserve
5mo ago

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates for First Time in 2025

The 25-basis-point reduction aims to bolster a cooling economy amid slower job growth and easing inflation.

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for First Time Since 2024
Federal Reserve
6mo ago

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for First Time Since 2024

Citing a weakening labor market, the central bank lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.0% to 4.25%.