Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

Federal Reserve

Economy

Fed's Collins: Not ready to say the rate hike cycle is over

By Michael S.

Fed's Collins: Not ready to say the rate hike cycle is over
Economy

Fed officials find a bit of Zen on way to next policy decision

By Ann Saphir and Michael S.

Fed officials find a bit of Zen on way to next policy decision
Economy

Dollar falls to two-month low on Fed view, yen strengthens

The dollar index fell to its lowest in more than two months on Monday, extending a slide from the prior week as investors held to the belief that the U.S.

Dollar falls to two-month low on Fed view, yen strengthens
Economy

US demand for new credit down in 2023, New York Fed survey shows

By Michael S.

US demand for new credit down in 2023, New York Fed survey shows
Economy

Structural demand for US debt strong despite bond market volatility - Moody's

The structural demand for U.S. debt which underpins the dollar-based global financial system remains strong against the backdrop of recent Treasury market volatility, Moody's Investors

Structural demand for US debt strong despite bond market volatility - Moody's
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Key Fed official sees possible 'golden path' toward lower inflation without a recession

Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, suggested that the economy appears to be on what he calls the “golden path,” another term for what economists often term a “soft landing,” in which the Fed would curb inflation without causing a deep recession

Key Fed official sees possible 'golden path' toward lower inflation without a recession
Economy

Morgan Stanley urges higher quality corporate bonds as 2024 maturities approach

Investment bank Morgan Stanley is recommending that corporate bond investors focus on higher quality investment-grade and high-yield bonds headed into next year, as a wave of

Morgan Stanley urges higher quality corporate bonds as 2024 maturities approach
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Stock market today: Asian shares slip following a weak close on Wall Street

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after Wall Street’s rally ran out of momentum

Stock market today: Asian shares slip following a weak close on Wall Street
Economy

Fed minutes anchor cautious policy approach as risks become more two-sided

Federal Reserve officials agreed at their last policy meeting they could take a cautious approach to raising U.S. interest rates moving forward, and would

Fed minutes anchor cautious policy approach as risks become more two-sided
Economy

S&P 500 to see small gain in 2024 as US economic risks rise: Reuters poll

The S&P 500 will end next year only about 3% higher than its current level, with a possible U.S. economic slowdown or recession among the biggest risks

S&P 500 to see small gain in 2024 as US economic risks rise: Reuters poll
Economy

Marketmind: Nvidia takes the stage as equity rally pauses

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Lewis Krauskopf, markets correspondent.

Marketmind: Nvidia takes the stage as equity rally pauses
Business

Wall St gains before holiday, investors optimistic Fed done raising rates

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as investors were optimistic the Federal Reserve may be done raising interest rates and that the economy is still resilient.

Wall St gains before holiday, investors optimistic Fed done raising rates
Economy

Analysis-Big investors say US markets rally could prove short-lived

The recent rally that has lifted U.S. stocks and bonds is more of a year-end rebound than a turning point, according to

Analysis-Big investors say US markets rally could prove short-lived
Business|News

U.S. unemployment claims drop by 24,000 to 209,000, another sign of labor market resiliency

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, a sign that U.S. job market remains resilient despite higher interest rates

U.S. unemployment claims drop by 24,000 to 209,000, another sign of labor market resiliency
Economy

US weekly jobless claims fall; business spending on equipment easing

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, but that likely does not change the view that the labor

US weekly jobless claims fall; business spending on equipment easing
Business|News

Turned down for a loan, business owners look to family and even crowdsourcing to get money to grow

Among the many challenges small businesses face as they try to grow these days, getting a loan is right near the top

Turned down for a loan, business owners look to family and even crowdsourcing to get money to grow
Business|Economy|News|World

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher ahead of consumer confidence and price data

Shares are mixed in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks edged lower as investors looked ahead to updates on inflation and how American consumers are feeling about the economy

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher ahead of consumer confidence and price data
Economy

US recession will prompt 175 basis points in Fed cuts next year, DB economists say

The Federal Reserve will cut rates more aggressively than markets are currently pricing in as a mild U.S. recession arrives in the first half of next year,

US recession will prompt 175 basis points in Fed cuts next year, DB economists say
Economy

Fed may need four years to recoup income loss, St. Louis Fed study says

The Federal Reserve will need nearly four more years to cover a historic operating loss and start sending profits again to the U.S.

Fed may need four years to recoup income loss, St. Louis Fed study says
Economy

Stocks rise as dollar falls, gold rallies on Fed commentary

MSCI's global stock index turned higher on Tuesday while the dollar fell as a Federal Reserve official suggested that the U.S. central bank

Stocks rise as dollar falls, gold rallies on Fed commentary
Business

With Fed likely done hiking rates, Waller flags pivot ahead

Federal Reserve policymakers look increasingly comfortable closing out the year with interest rates on hold and the clock ticking on the timing

With Fed likely done hiking rates, Waller flags pivot ahead
Business|News

Fed's Waller raises possibility of a rate cut by spring if inflation keeps slowing

A key Federal Reserve official raised the possibility that the Fed could decide to cut its benchmark interest rate as early as spring if inflation keeps declining steadily

Fed's Waller raises possibility of a rate cut by spring if inflation keeps slowing
Business

With Fed likely done hiking rates, Waller flags pivot ahead

Federal Reserve policymakers look increasingly comfortable closing out the year with interest rates on hold and the clock ticking on the timing

With Fed likely done hiking rates, Waller flags pivot ahead
Economy

Fed's Williams welcomes stability of longer-run inflation expectations

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams welcomes stability of longer-run inflation expectations
Economy

Fed hawks, Fed doves: What U.S. central bankers are saying

The labels “dove” and “hawk” have long been used by central bank watchers to describe the monetary policy leanings of policymakers, with a dove more focused on risks to the

Fed hawks, Fed doves: What U.S. central bankers are saying

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