Fed's Bowman, worried by inflation, calls for caution on rate cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said on Friday that inflation risks to the economy remain real and labor market data hard to interpret, and that augurs caution with further decisions on central bank rate cuts.
Hammack Says Fed ‘At or Near’ Point of Slowing Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said policymakers are “at or near” the point where the central bank should slow the pace of interest-rate reductions, citing a strong economy and still-elevated inflation.
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.
Fed's Hammack says time to slow rate cuts may have arrived
In her first major policy speech, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Friday she’s keeping her options open when it comes to the central bank’s next policy meeting, as broader economic conditions continue to argue for a slowdown in the pace of rate cuts.
Fed Likely To Cut Rates Again This Month As 2025 View Grows More Cloudy
The US Federal Reserve appears likely to lower benchmark interest rates again later this month, after cutting interest rates at its previous two meetings. CLick to read.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates. Here's Why This Excellent High-Dividend Stock Is a Buy.
A falling-interest-rate environment is generally a positive catalyst for the stock market. Having said that, there are some areas of the stock market that tend to benefit from falling rates more than others.
Fed's Musalem expects more rate cuts, keeping options open on December meeting
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.
Bowman Says Fed Should Proceed ‘Cautiously’ With Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman reiterated that she prefers to lower interest rates cautiously, emphasizing underlying inflation remains “uncomfortably” above the central bank’s 2% goal.
Fed's Bowman Urges Caution When Lowering Rates
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she prefers to lower interest rates cautiously. She speaks during a moderated conversation at the Missouri Bankers Association Executive Management Conference.
Factbox-Brokerages retain expectations of 25-bps rate cut from US Fed in December
Brokerages including Morgan Stanley are reiterating their expectation of a 25-basis-point interest rate cut by the U.S.
Stock market today: Indexes rise as rate-cut odds edge up after jobs report
US employers added more jobs than expected in November, bouncing back after October's dismal reading. Stocks rose and yields ...
Traders Step Up Bets on December Rate Cut After Jobs Data
Friday’s jobs data showing an uptick in the unemployment rate has caused traders to ramp up bets that the Federal Reserve ...
Cleveland Fed's Hammack favors slower pace of rate cuts than she did in September
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack favors taking a slow pace in adjusting the Federal Reserve's policy rate, she said ...
Traders Maintain Rate-Cut Bets Despite Powell’s Hawkish Tone
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell might not be in a rush to cut interest rates but traders aren’t taking that as much of a ...
Fed's Powell says Trump's plans for tariffs, immigration won't impact interest rate move
Fed chief Jerome Powell said President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats won't affect an interest rate decision this month.
Gold may hit new record next year as Fed reduces rates, Macquarie says
Gold futures fell Thursday as U.S. Treasury yields firmed after the release of weekly jobless claims data, while markets ...
South African rand firms as markets look to Fed rate cut
South Africa's rand strengthened on Thursday on expectations of an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve later this ...