Economy is accelerating despite Fed’s attempt to slow it down, says CNBC’s Steve Liesman

CNBC’s Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman breaks down what we heard from Powell. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Read More

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. economic slowdown still in the cards, Fed says

Recent economic data suggest that the U.S. economy might have escaped from tariffs mostly unscathed. But the numbers might not reflect tariffs’ full impact yet. Read More

Jerome Powell says 'the economy is doing fine' after Fed decision - USA TODAY

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on May 7 said "the economy is doing fine" during a news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee announced it would keep its key rate steady at 4.25% ... Read More

Musk warns of economic headwinds, says Fed will be slow to lower rates

Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned that the Federal Reserve will be too slow to lower interest rates as the economy slows this year because it has "too much latency" in its decision-making. Read More

Markets reels after Fed says economy is 'in solid position'

Bitcoin has been trading at $96,532.37 after The Federal Reserve decided to hold rates unchanged at 4.25% to 4.50% for the current policy statement.. Crypto markets held steady Wednesday after the ... Read More

Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economic growth - CBS News

U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth. Read More

Fed's Barr Says Economy on Solid Footing, Trade Dispute Clouds Outlook - U.S. News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -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 ... Read More

U.S. may need slower economic growth to beat inflation, Fed chair says | PBS News

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said inflation remains too high and that bringing it down to the Fed’s target level will likely require a slower-growing economy and job market. Read More

Fed’s Powell Says No Need to Hurry Rate Cuts With Economy Strong

Fed’s Powell Says No Need to Hurry Rate Cuts With Economy Strong He sees inflation on ‘sometimes-bumpy’ path toward 2% target Economy’s strength allows Fed to approach decisions carefully ... Read More

World Economy to Accelerate in 2025, But Recovery Threatened by Higher Tariffs, OECD Says - WSJ - The Wall Street Journal

The global economy is set to grow by 3.3% next year as inflation continues to cool, but could falter if tariffs rise and governments fail to narrow wide budget deficits. Read More

Fed's Collins says economy will slow but a 'significant downturn' is avoidable - MarketWatch

Boston Fed President Susan Collins, the first Black woman to lead a regional Fed bank, said the goal of avoiding a severe downturn is achievable. Fed’s Collins says economy will slow but a ... Read More