Economy News An Inflation Uptick Could Delay Fed Rate Cuts, A Problem For The Economy And Biden’s Reelection

Inflation Worries Keep the Fed on Alert. Could This Mean No More Interest Rate Cuts Anytime Soon?

While the Fed predicts inflation will moderate in 2026, Chair Jerome Powell still sees price pressures rising early next year as tariffs continue to work their way through the economy. Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. Read More

Fed Officials Spar Over Whether Rate Cuts Risk Credibility on Inflation

Policymakers who will vote on rates next year remain divided on the path forward. Read More

A divided Fed cuts interest rates again as economic concerns persist

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its influential interest rate for the third time this year as it tries to balance rising inflation with a labor market that appears to have weakened in recent mont ... Read More

Two Fed dissenters cite inflation risk in votes against rate cut

By Howard Schneider and Michael S. Derby WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials who voted against the U.S. central bank's interest rate cut this week said on Friday they are worried ... Read More

Fed cuts interest rates for third straight time amid uncertainty over labor market, inflation

The Federal Reserve announced its third straight interest rate cut following its December meeting amid concerns about slowing labor market despite inflation remaining above target. Read More

Fed may not give Trump his rate cuts, but has set out a positive view of the 2026 economy

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve may not give President Donald Trump all the rate cuts he wants, but the view of the economy policymakers included in new ... Read More

Fed governor says current economy is 'calling for large interest rate cuts' to help job market

Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran said the U.S. economy is "calling for large interest rate cuts" and warned that current monetary policy is "holding the economy back" by keeping borrowing costs ... Read More

Stronger Economy Halts Fed’s December Rate Cut

Job growth and recent inflation data show the U.S. economy is stronger than expected, hiring remains healthy and inflation has ticked up. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s resistance to sharply ... Read More

Is the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates in December? Here's what economists say.

Just a few weeks ago, a December interest rate cut was viewed as practically a done deal by many economists. Now, with fresh government data showing solid U.S. job growth in September, many ... Read More