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

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Economy

Fed's Bowman says US policy rate may need to rise further

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Wednesday repeated her view that despite "some progress" on inflation, the U.S. central bank will probably need to tighten monetary policy

Fed's Bowman says US policy rate may need to rise further
Economy

Wall Street advances as bond yields fall, investors digest Fed minutes

Wall Street's major indexes closed higher after Wednesday's choppy session with the release of minutes from the U.S.

Wall Street advances as bond yields fall, investors digest Fed minutes
Economy

Marketmind: A window into the Fed's thinking

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Amanda Cooper, editor, finance and markets breaking news Investors are always eager to get a look at the minutes from the Federal

Marketmind: A window into the Fed's thinking
Economy

Fed's 'golden path' to lower inflation may have some potholes

The "golden path" some Federal Reserve officials see leading to lower inflation without high unemployment may, like the pot of gold at the end of

Fed's 'golden path' to lower inflation may have some potholes
Economy

Gasoline, food drive US producer prices higher; core inflation cools

U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in September amid higher costs for energy products and food, but underlying inflation pressures at the

Gasoline, food drive US producer prices higher; core inflation cools
Economy

Column-Fed QT mix may be capping, not spurring, long yields: McGeever

The recent surge in long-dated U.S. bond yields to their highest since 2007 has a few plausible triggers, but the Fed's quantitative tightening (QT)

Column-Fed QT mix may be capping, not spurring, long yields: McGeever
Economy

Fed's Waller: Fed can "watch and see" if further hikes needed

U.S.

Fed's Waller: Fed can "watch and see" if further hikes needed
Business

Uncertainty, growth risks put Fed on cautious footing last month, minutes show

Uncertainty around the path of the U.S. economy, including difficulties estimating the state of financial markets, potential oil price shocks, and the impact

Uncertainty, growth risks put Fed on cautious footing last month, minutes show
Economy

Despite rout, bond strategists stay tethered to falling yield forecasts

Bond market strategists are holding on to their forecasts for U.S.

Despite rout, bond strategists stay tethered to falling yield forecasts
Business|News

Federal Reserve minutes: Officials signal cautious approach to rates amid heightened uncertainty

Federal Reserve officials regarded the U.S. economy’s outlook as particularly uncertain last month, according to minutes released Wednesday, and said they would “proceed carefully” in deciding whether to further raise their benchmark interest rate

Federal Reserve minutes: Officials signal cautious approach to rates amid heightened uncertainty
Economy

Fed's Collins says central bank may have to hike again if data calls for it

By Michael S.

Fed's Collins says central bank may have to hike again if data calls for it
Economy

Fed's Collins says economy has yet to feel full impact of Fed rate hike cycle

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins on Wednesday said central bank rate rises are still working through the economy.

Fed's Collins says economy has yet to feel full impact of Fed rate hike cycle
Economy

Marketmind: Fed's data-driven approach set for inflation test

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Samuel Indyk The minutes from the Federal Reserve's September policy meeting on Wednesday confirmed the central bank is watching the data closely,

Marketmind: Fed's data-driven approach set for inflation test
Economy

Surging rents lift US consumer prices; underlying inflation grinding lower

U.S. consumer prices increased in September amid a surprise surge in rental costs, but a steady moderation in underlying inflation pressures supported

Surging rents lift US consumer prices; underlying inflation grinding lower
Business

US jobless claims remain at historically low 209,000, a sign of continuing labor market strength

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining at historically low levels in another sign that the U.S. job market remains strong in the face of higher interest rates

US jobless claims remain at historically low 209,000, a sign of continuing labor market strength
Economy

Bets on Fed December rate hike rise after inflation data

Traders see a stronger chance the Federal Reserve will end up delivering another interest-rate hike this year, and keep rates higher for longer next year, after U.S. data on Thursday

Bets on Fed December rate hike rise after inflation data
Economy

Instant View: Gas and shelter costs send US consumer prices higher in Sept

U.S. consumer prices increased in September amid higher costs for rent and gasoline, but underlying inflation is slowing, supporting financial market expectations that the Federal

Instant View: Gas and shelter costs send US consumer prices higher in Sept
Economy

Fed doves, Fed hawks: US central bankers in their own words

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 labor market

Fed doves, Fed hawks: US central bankers in their own words
Economy

NY Fed survey: Ahead of Sept. FOMC, big banks eyed one more year of balance sheet cuts

By Michael S.

NY Fed survey: Ahead of Sept. FOMC, big banks eyed one more year of balance sheet cuts
Economy

Housing remains a puzzle in Fed's inflation fight

Federal Reserve officials throughout this year had pinned their hopes for falling inflation in part on an expected easing of U.S. housing price increases

Housing remains a puzzle in Fed's inflation fight
Economy

Fed's Collins says CPI data drives home uneven progress on restoring price stability

By Michael S.

Fed's Collins says CPI data drives home uneven progress on restoring price stability
Economy

Fed's Powell set to speak Oct 19 ahead of blackout period

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak on Oct. 19 before the Economic Club of New York, just before the U.S. central bank's blackout period begins ahead of its next interest-rate

Fed's Powell set to speak Oct 19 ahead of blackout period
Economy

Analysis-Fed pivot hopes whipsaw Treasury market as investors hunt for rate peak

Shifting views on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy trajectory are roiling the U.S.

Analysis-Fed pivot hopes whipsaw Treasury market as investors hunt for rate peak
Economy

How U.S. bank balance sheets have changed as Fed raises rates

The Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policy tightening is prompting U.S. banks to slow the flow of credit and beef up cash levels after the panic in March when Silicon Valley Bank

How U.S. bank balance sheets have changed as Fed raises rates
Economy

Fed's Harker: Amid ongoing disinflation, rate hikes likely over

By Michael S.

Fed's Harker: Amid ongoing disinflation, rate hikes likely over

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