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

Federal Reserve

Economy

Dollar drops against euro, flat against yen

The dollar was mixed on Monday before a week heavy with speeches by Federal Reserve officials that will be watched for further clues on interest rate policy and

Dollar drops against euro, flat against yen
Economy

Fed's Powell faces 'what, me worry?' moment of spiking bond yields, war, political stalemate

Federal Reserve officials may not raise interest rates when they meet in two weeks but neither will they say their 19-month drive to hike borrowing costs is

Fed's Powell faces 'what, me worry?' moment of spiking bond yields, war, political stalemate
Economy

Fed's Goolsbee says fall in US inflation is not just a blip- FT

Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee said it is "undeniable" that the slowdown in U.S. inflation is a trend rather than a momentary blip, despite a recent string of economic data showing

Fed's Goolsbee says fall in US inflation is not just a blip- FT
Economy

Fed's Harker says high interest rates closing off housing for new buyers

By Michael S.

Fed's Harker says high interest rates closing off housing for new buyers
Economy

Fed's Harker says Fed should not be considering more rate increases

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said on Monday the central bank should not create new pressures in the economy by increasing the cost of borrowing.

Fed's Harker says Fed should not be considering more rate increases
Economy

Fed's Barkin: Fed has time to see data before making next rate move call

By Michael S.

Fed's Barkin: Fed has time to see data before making next rate move call
Economy

US Federal Reserve to meet Oct. 24 to discuss final fair lending rule

The Federal Reserve will meet Oct. 24 to discuss final rules updating requirements for fair lending by banks under a long-standing law, the central bank announced Tuesday.

US Federal Reserve to meet Oct. 24 to discuss final fair lending rule
Economy

Fed's Barkin: can't rely on tightening from long-term rates

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank chief Thomas Barkin on Tuesday said that higher long-term borrowing costs are putting downward pressure on demand but it's unclear how that will affect the

Fed's Barkin: can't rely on tightening from long-term rates
Economy

US options traders on edge, eye bond market moves

U.S. equity options traders remain on edge, with much of their focus on U.S. Treasuries even as Middle East tensions persist.

US options traders on edge, eye bond market moves
Economy

Fed's Kashkari: inflation still too high

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari on Tuesday said it has taken much longer than expected for inflation to come down, and it is "still too high."

Fed's Kashkari: inflation still too high
Economy

Dollar dips on dovish Powell comments

The dollar dropped on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was interpreted as being generally dovish in comments made at an economic forum, even as

Dollar dips on dovish Powell comments
Business

U.S. mortgage application flow plunges to lowest since 1995

The volume of U.S. mortgage applications plummeted to the lowest in nearly three decades last week as the

U.S. mortgage application flow plunges to lowest since 1995
News

NY Fed finds modest economic impact from restart of student loan payments

By Michael S.

NY Fed finds modest economic impact from restart of student loan payments
Business

Shares in Visa, Mastercard slide on expected Federal Reserve fee cap proposal

Shares in Visa and Mastercard slid on Wednesday on news the U.S.

Shares in Visa, Mastercard slide on expected Federal Reserve fee cap proposal
Economy

Fed on pause as policymakers parse mixed data

Federal Reserve policymakers are signaling a pause in hiking interest rages for another couple months as they wait for a resolution of mixed signals: strong economic data, signs of

Fed on pause as policymakers parse mixed data
Economy

Fed done hiking rates, but higher for longer message gaining traction

The U.S.

Fed done hiking rates, but higher for longer message gaining traction
Economy

US economy little changed in recent weeks -Fed survey

U.S. economic activity was little changed over the last month and a half, as labor market tightness continued to ease and prices continued to increase at a modest pace,

US economy little changed in recent weeks -Fed survey
Economy

Stocks slip as Treasuries graze 5%, Middle East war rages

Stocks tumbled on Thursday, under pressure from investor caution over the Middle East conflict and from the largest one-week rise in 10-year Treasury yields in 18

Stocks slip as Treasuries graze 5%, Middle East war rages
Economy

Analysis-Bond buyers dip toes in long-term Treasuries despite higher-for-longer rate fears

Some investors are increasing exposure to longer term U.S.

Analysis-Bond buyers dip toes in long-term Treasuries despite higher-for-longer rate fears
Economy

Barclays now expects U.S. Fed rate hike in December

Barclays forecasts the U.S. Federal Reserve delivering a 25-basis-point hike in December, compared to a prior rate hike expectation in November.

Barclays now expects U.S. Fed rate hike in December
Economy

Fed's Powell: Strong economy may still require rate increases

The U.S. economy's strength and continued tight labor markets could warrant further Federal Reserve interest rate increases, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Thursday in

Fed's Powell: Strong economy may still require rate increases
Economy

Wall St drops as Treasury yields surge, Powell speaks

U.S. stocks ended solidly lower on Thursday, with shares of Tesla falling after its results and Treasury yields surging as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome

Wall St drops as Treasury yields surge, Powell speaks
Economy

US weekly jobless claims at nine-month low; labor market remains tight

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to a nine-month low last week, indicating that strong job growth persisted in October

US weekly jobless claims at nine-month low; labor market remains tight
Economy

Fed's Powell: Strong economy may still require rate increases - Reuters News

The U.S. economy's strength and continued tight labor markets could warrant further Federal Reserve interest rate increases, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on

Fed's Powell: Strong economy may still require rate increases - Reuters News
Business

Fed developing extra 'stress test' scenarios to test for bank weaknesses: official

The U.S. Federal Reserve is developing additional scenarios to probe for weaknesses in large banks as part of its 2024 stress test, its top regulatory official said Thursday.

Fed developing extra 'stress test' scenarios to test for bank weaknesses: official

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