Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is taking a measured approach, carefully assessing the impact of President Donald Trump's shifting trade policies on economic stability before making any adjustments to monetary policy while evolving trade policies contribute to economic uncertainty. What...

After a hotter-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, investors are preparing for another high-impact inflation release. On Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET, markets will scrutinize the Producer Price Index (PPI) report for January, which sheds light on inflationary pressures at the production...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated a firm stance on the central bank's monetary policy path on Wednesday, indicating that while inflation is moderating, it hasn't cooled enough to justify rate cuts. Testifying before the House Financial Services Committee after addressing the Senate...

A hotter-than-expected January inflation report triggered sharp market reactions in early trading Wednesday, as investors dialed back their expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Traders pushed the first anticipated Fed rate cut to December 2025, while the second cut is now priced in no...

Price pressures surged more than expected in the first month of the year, fueled by increases in both energy goods and underlying service items, dampening investor expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The headline Consumer Price Index rose to 3% year-over-year in data released...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional details. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated on Tuesday that policymakers are in no "hurry" to adjust interest rates, citing lingering inflation pressures despite significant progress toward the Fed's 2% inflation goal....

Economists and betting markets are leaning toward a mild January inflation report, fueling investor hopes that price pressures are cooling and the Federal Reserve could stay on track for interest rate cuts. The headline Consumer Price Index is expected to hold steady at 2.9% year-over-year,...

Investors are recalibrating their expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts after an unexpected surge in consumer inflation. Fed futures now reflect just 36 basis points of cumulative rate cuts by year-end. This implies only a 50% probability of two reductions, according to CME FedWatch tool....

Consumer confidence in the U.S. took a bigger-than-expected hit in February as worries over rising inflation weigh on sentiment, posing fresh challenges for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dipped to 67.8 in February, according...

One of the Federal Reserve's most dovish policymakers is taking a sharp shift toward a more hawkish posture, warning that new trade tariffs and supply chain disruptions could force the Fed into a difficult position—either slowing down planned rate cuts or reconsidering whether to cut at all....

A key market-based gauge of long-term U.S. inflation expectations has surged to its highest level since October 2023, signaling mounting investor concerns over more persistent price pressures for the economy. The shift in market sentiment, fueled by trade policy uncertainty under the Donald Trump...

The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, rose 2.6% in December 2024, according to data released Friday. While the data were in line with expectations, it marks the third consecutive increase in annual PCE inflation, following a low of 2.1...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional details. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure surged as predicted last month, quelling headwinds for the central bank’s goal of gradually reaching the 2% target, while a strong surge in personal spending...

Gold surged past $2,790 in Thursday morning trading, setting a new all-time high after eclipsing its late October 2024 peak. Central bank actions and rising demand for safe-haven assets fueled the metal's climb. Several major central banks have signaled a more dovish stance on inflation in recent...

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% on Wednesday, following a series of three consecutive rate cuts that began in September. Here's a look at how experts see the Federal Reserve's path ahead.  Expert Ideas: Multiple economists noted that the language in the...