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

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Fed rate cut seen on track for June even as inflation bumps up

An increase in U.S. inflation last month that was largely in line with expectations likely won't change the calculus for U.S. central bankers weighing when to deliver a first

Fed rate cut seen on track for June even as inflation bumps up
Business

Fed's Goolsbee: policy 'restrictive,' more disinflation likely

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday said he believes last year's improvements in the supply of goods and labor set the stage for further

Fed's Goolsbee: policy 'restrictive,' more disinflation likely
Business

US home prices to grind higher as cheap mortgage holders stay put: Reuters poll

U.S. home prices will rise steadily over the next few years amid prospects for modest interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and as many

US home prices to grind higher as cheap mortgage holders stay put: Reuters poll
Business

Fed's Waller: Upcoming balance sheet decisions have no bearing on monetary policy

The Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions about the ultimate size of its balance sheet has no bearing on the central bank's inflation fight or changes to its

Fed's Waller: Upcoming balance sheet decisions have no bearing on monetary policy
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Fed's Logan: Fed will feel its way to balance sheet limit

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Fed's Logan: Fed will feel its way to balance sheet limit
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Fed monetary policy report warns on financial sector vulnerabilities

By Michael S.

Fed monetary policy report warns on financial sector vulnerabilities
Business

Fed's Kugler 'optimistic' on disinflation without big job losses

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler on Friday signaled she sees the elusive "soft landing" of falling inflation amidst a healthy labor market within reach for the U.S. economy, noting

Fed's Kugler 'optimistic' on disinflation without big job losses
Business

Dollar eases as Fed clues awaited; bitcoin hits 2-year high

The U.S. dollar drifted weaker on Monday, pressured by lower Treasury yields, as traders waited for more crucial economic data for fresh clues on the timing of

Dollar eases as Fed clues awaited; bitcoin hits 2-year high
Business

Marketmind: Stocks hold records with Powell in view, Nikkei tops 40k

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Record tech-led U.S. and world stock indexes, a recoil in Treasury bond yields and the prospect of fresh Chinese stimulus make for a

Marketmind: Stocks hold records with Powell in view, Nikkei tops 40k
Business

Futures lose steam after Wall St rally; jobs data, Powell hearing on tap

U.S. stock index futures were muted on Monday after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq's record-closing highs in the prior session, as investors paused at the start of a week packed with key jobs

Futures lose steam after Wall St rally; jobs data, Powell hearing on tap
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as China unveils 5% economic growth target for 2024

Shares are mixed in Asia after China's premier said the country's target for economic growth this year is around 5%, in line with expectations

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as China unveils 5% economic growth target for 2024
Economy

Futures ease ahead of economic data, megacap growth stocks slide

U.S. stock index futures dipped on Tuesday as investors awaited a slew of economic data and several key events this week, including appearances from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Futures ease ahead of economic data, megacap growth stocks slide
Economy

Column-Channelling Greenspan, Powell's exuberance moment? :Mike Dolan

The Federal Reserve may finally have interest rate markets back in the palm of its hand - but it's surely casting a wary eye on effervescent stocks that seem oblivious

Column-Channelling Greenspan, Powell's exuberance moment? :Mike Dolan
Business

U.S. dollar's strength to persist as markets eye cautious Fed - Reuters poll

A strong U.S. dollar will maintain the status quo in the near term, as markets brace for a risk the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut

U.S. dollar's strength to persist as markets eye cautious Fed - Reuters poll
Business

US job openings fall marginally in January

U.S. job openings fell marginally in January, while hiring declined as labor market conditions continue to gradually ease.

US job openings fall marginally in January
Economy

Powell says he expects "broad, material" changes to Basel proposal

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he expects bank regulators will adopt "broad, material" changes to a contentious plan to raise large bank capital

Powell says he expects "broad, material" changes to Basel proposal
Business

Fed's Powell: Don't expect a soft landing victory lap

The soft landing, it appears, will not be televised.

Fed's Powell: Don't expect a soft landing victory lap
Business

Column-Sturdy US private finances bolster 'no landing' view: McGeever

Murmurs are growing that the Federal Reserve might resist cutting interest rates at all this year as corporate and household balance sheets look to have

Column-Sturdy US private finances bolster 'no landing' view: McGeever
Economy

Analysis-'Worst case’ inflation fears threaten bond market calm as Powell addresses lawmakers

An uneasy calm that has pervaded the U.S. bond market could break in coming days, as looming data on employment and consumer prices shed more

Analysis-'Worst case’ inflation fears threaten bond market calm as Powell addresses lawmakers
Economy

U.S. economic activity increased slightly in recent weeks, Fed survey shows

U.S. economic activity increased slightly from early January through late February while inflation and the jobs market gave a mixed picture on how quickly they will

U.S. economic activity increased slightly in recent weeks, Fed survey shows
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Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street recovers

Asian shares are trading mixed after Wall Street recovered some losses from the day before

Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street recovers
Business

Morning Bid: Brighter mood as ECB meets, yen knocks Nikkei

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall Street's early-week wobble seems to have stabilised as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell plays it straight on Capitol Hill,

Morning Bid: Brighter mood as ECB meets, yen knocks Nikkei
Business

Futures tiptoe higher ahead of more economic data, Powell testimony

Wall Street futures edged higher on Thursday ahead of more economic data and commentary from Jerome Powell after the Federal Reserve chair stuck

Futures tiptoe higher ahead of more economic data, Powell testimony
Business

Fed's Powell says aware of policy risks to workers, but cuts depend on inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told U.S. lawmakers on Thursday the central bank was "well aware" of the risks its tough monetary policy posed to workers

Fed's Powell says aware of policy risks to workers, but cuts depend on inflation
Business

Fed's Bowman: "Not yet" ready for rate cuts, willing to hike again if needed

The U.S. economy is not at the point where the Federal Reserve should reduce interest rates, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said on Thursday, and while the

Fed's Bowman: "Not yet" ready for rate cuts, willing to hike again if needed

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