Powell Cites Solid Economy in Keeping Wait-and-See Stance on Rates

Federal Reserve officials are trying to assess how tariff increases will reshape the outlook for the U.S. economy and inflation. Read More

Fed's Barr Says Economy on Solid Footing, Trade Dispute Clouds Outlook

Fed's Barr Says Economy on Solid Footing, ... -The U.S. economy is on solid footing with inflation heading to the central bank's 2% ... Dividend stocks offer long-term investors unique benefits. Read More

U.S. economy stalled in May, Fed survey finds - MarketWatch

The U.S. economy slowed to a crawl in May, with consumers pulling back on spending and businesses delaying hiring, according to the Federal Reserve‘s Beige Book survey released Wednesday. Read More

Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks about economy - News4JAX

Inflation is down substantially from a year ago, yet it remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Trump has also called Powell a “fool” and earlier this year suggested he would fire the Fed chair. Read More

Trump’s economy remains pretty strong, but some warning signs are flashing

Stock markets are up and tax cuts are coming for some, but consumer spending is slowing and the full effects of tariffs have not yet hit. Read More

Fed: The Economy Is Slowing As 'Companies Can’t Figure Out the ... - MSN

The report echoed concerns of Fed officials and economists who have said uncertainty about the future of tariffs has taken a toll on the economy, as businesses delay making investments and hiring. Read More

The Fed held interest rates steady, amid uncertain economic outlook ...

The Fed is expected to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday, choosing caution as President Trump’s trade upheaval rattles markets and clouds the outlook for inflation and growth. Read More

‘Pervasive’ uncertainty from trade fights depresses outlook for ...

The U.S. economy got a short-term boost from buyers ... ‘Pervasive’ uncertainty from trade fights depresses outlook for economy, Fed’s Beige ... Yet in the run-up to White House’s tariff ... Read More

‘Pervasive’ trade uncertainty depresses outlook for U.S. economy ...

The U.S. economy got a short-term boost from buyers trying to avoid tariffs Last Updated: April 23, 2025 at 3:02 p.m. ET First Published: April 23, 2025 at 2:15 p.m. ET Share ... Read More

Cantor: With an uncertain economy, tinkering with the federal reserve ...

It is clear that the economy faces uncertainties. Inflation remains stubbornly close to the federal reserve‘s benchmark of 2%, the U.S. dollar is weakening, and the impact of President Trump’s ... Read More

Fed's Barr says economy on solid footing, trade dispute clouds outlook

The U.S. economy is on solid footing with inflation heading to the central bank's 2% target, but trade policies have clouded the outlook, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said on Thursday. Read More

Fed: The Economy Is Slowing As 'Companies Can’t Figure Out the Rules ...

"Companies freeze because they can’t figure out the rules of this tariff game," the agent told the Fed. The same uncertainty was reported in many regions and industries. Read More