Fed, inflation

Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures
Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the Federal Reserve will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and deliberately in the coming months, in part because inflation has shown signs of persistence and the Fed's officials want to see where it heads next.
US inflation rate on 'strong trajectory' to Fed's 2% target, Boston Fed chief says
Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said Friday that the US inflation rate is on a “strong trajectory” to reach the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, Bloomberg reported. “I see a strong trajectory sustainably back towards 2%,
US Inflation on Strong Trajectory to 2% Goal, Fed’s Collins Says
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said she sees inflation heading back to the central bank’s 2% goal even though the data may be volatile from month to month.
Are the Fed's Rate Cuts Over Now That Inflation Is Rising Again?
October's Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures changes in the cost of consumer goods and services, showed that annual inflation rose by 2.6%. That's not an alarmingly high rate of inflation. It's also only a modest uptick from September's CPI reading, which measured annual inflation at 2.4%.
Fed’s Collins optimistic as inflation nears 2% goal
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins expressed confidence that inflation is on track to sustainably reach the Fed’s 2% target, despite potential monthly fluctuations. Speaking at a Boston Fed conference, Collins emphasized a “strong trajectory” but acknowledged housing-related inflation may persist longer.
Wall Street edges higher after inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
The consumer price index rose 0.2% in October for the fourth straight month, and advanced 2.6% on an annual basis.
Wall Street ends mixed while inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
The Dow and the S&P 500 ended slightly higher on Wednesday while the Nasdaq lost ground after October data showed consumer prices rising in line with expectations, adding support to bets that the U.S.
Fed's Collins on Possible Rate Cut, Inflation and Trump
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins says a rate cut in December is not off the table. Speaking with Mike McKee on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Collins also comments on the state of inflation,
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Would changing the Fed’s inflation target help people afford homes?
The trick is finding inflation's sweet spot — too much or too little can lead to a lot of problems for the economy and ...
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Fed officials wary of inflation risks as they weigh more rate cuts
Fed policymakers on Wednesday held open the door to a go-slower approach, in the face of data showing the labor market ...
Inflation Ticks Up, as the Fed’s Victory Remains Incomplete
Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal.
Richmond Fed’s Barkin expects inflation will fall into next year, hints at slowing rate-cut pace
Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin said Friday that he expects inflation will continue to drop into next year and hinted at ...
October CPI: Inflation hits another bump on road to Fed's 2% target
JPMorgan's trading desk gave a scenario outlook on how the market would respond to various monthly core CPI readings. The ...
Will Inflation Rise Under Trump? Economists Weigh in
Though Trump won the election primarily because of voter discontent with higher prices under Biden, Trump's own policies will ...
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FAU report shows despite easing inflation, consumer prices will remain high
When excluding volatile commodities such as food and energy prices, core inflation remains elevated, according to the FAU ...
4 signs of re-inflation investors should watch out for, Charles Schwab says
Strategists highlighted four things that could signal if inflation will pick up momentum. The Fed's mission to lower consumer ...