IMF Says US Economy Showing Strains; Tariffs Pose Some Risks to Inflation

IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said inflation was on a path to meet the Federal Reserve's 2% target, but there were some risks that could push it higher, largely as a result of tariffs imposed on ... Read More

Economy Primed for Lower Interest Rates as Inflation Remains a Problem

Now that the Federal Reserve has signaled lower interest rates are likely to come in the next month or so, attention will turn back to the underlying health of the economy. That will be clearer this ... Read More

Here's why rate cuts might not end up boosting the economy

Fed rate cuts could cut into retirees' income and spark hesitancy among borrowers in the US, JPMorgan Asset Management's David Kelly said. Read More

Fed stares down slowing job market, higher prices ahead of rate cut

Economists are expecting consumer prices to rise to a 2.9 percent annual increase in the monthly consumer price index (CPI) reading Thursday, up from 2.7 in July. Despite the rise, markets are ... Read More

Fed officials struggle to explain slowing economy, adding to the sense a rate cut is coming

I don’t see a recession in my forecast at all, but I do see slower growth through the year,” said Fed governor Christopher Waller, in an interview on CNBC. Read More

Higher 'core' inflation reading unlikely to knock Fed off course for rate cut in September

A fresh reading on the Federal Reserve’s inflation gauge inched up again, but it isn’t likely to knock the central bank off course to cut rates in September. “Today’s in-line PCE Price Index will keep ... Read More

Fed’s Williams Says Central Bank Could Cut Rates And Still Be Somewhat Restrictive

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams reportedly said on Wednesday that the central bank has scope to cut interest rates without shifting into an accommodative stance. “The Fed ... Read More