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

Cooling Inflation Could Pave The Way For Fed Rate Cuts

The sudden drop of inflation in November could clear the decks for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to help boost the faltering job market. But the outlook is complicated by the government ... Read More

Fed's Goolsbee says rates ‘could come down’ if economy stays on ‘golden path’

The Fed's Austan Goolsbee signaled more rate cuts are possible if inflation trends continue improving, calling November's CPI data encouraging for policymakers. Read More

Will Inflation Uncertainty Remain A Speed Bump For Rate Cuts In 2026?

Expectations are mixed on the outlook for more rate cuts by the Fed in 2026. The outlook is more favorable for resuming cuts at the March meeting. Status quo continues in the bond market. Read More

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

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its third interest rate cut of the year as policymakers moved forward with the cut to support the labor market despite elevated inflation. Fed policymakers ... Read More

Mortgage rates in limbo as Fed officials debate inflation, jobs data

Mortgage rates stayed near 6.3% after the Fed’s December cut, as officials weigh further moves amid persistent housing shortages. Read More

Inflation worries keep the Fed on alert. Could this mean no more interest rate cuts anytime soon?

Key Takeaways Inflation pressures are likely to persist in early 2026 owing to tariffs, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said after yesterday’s meeting of the central bank's policy committee.While ... Read More

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

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 economic projections on Wednesday should buoy the ... Read More

More rate cuts could reignite inflation, hurt Fed credibility, Bostic says

Further interest rate cuts could put U.S. monetary policy on an accommodative footing that stimulates economic growth and puts the country at risk of a new jump in inflation and inflation expectations ... Read More

Future rate cuts might be harder to come by as Fed takes wait-and-see approach

The Federal Reserve might be entering an extended break from lowering interest rates after officials moved forward with another quarter-point cut as policymakers grapple with a challenging economic ... Read More

Fed rate cut could lift jobs or tame prices. Your wallet pays

The Federal Reserve is once again weighing how far and how fast to cut interest rates, and the stakes reach far beyond Wall Street. A lower policy rate can support hiring and growth or help cool ... Read More

New Jobs Data Fails to Resolve Federal Reserve's Ongoing Rate Cut Debate

Fed officials have been divided about whether to boost the job market by further lowering interest rates, and a surprise uptick in the unemployment rate Tuesday wasn't enough to resolve the debate. Read More

Fed meeting recap: Central bank cuts rates for a 3rd time — and shows its biggest split in years

The Fed cut rates at its last meeting of the year The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter-point Wednesday afternoon in alignment with expectations. Business Insider is covering developments live ... Read More