Why the Fed’s Waiting Game on Rate Cuts Could Extend Until September

Economists have shifted back their forecasts for lower borrowing costs as President Trump’s tariffs raised the risk of higher inflation and slower growth. Read More

Higher prices or higher unemployment? The economy could face a no-win dilemma

Trump again slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after the central bank held interest rates steady as it tries to navigate fallout from White House trade policies. Read More

Any Fed rate cut this year would be a bad sign for U.S. economy, Orszag says

Any interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve this year will be a bad sign for the U.S. economic outlook, Lazard Chief Executive Peter Orszag said Wednesday. The Fed could cut rates this year for one ... Read More

Fed Keeps Rates Steady and Flags Heightened Uncertainty About the Economy

The Federal Reserve stuck to a wait-and-see approach as officials brace for President Trump’s tariffs to stoke higher inflation and slower growth. Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, said that it’s “not ... Read More

The Fed holds rates steady amid trade tensions and economic uncertainty

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25% to 4.50% for the third time this year. Read More

Fed Warns of Rising Economic Risks as It Leaves Rates Steady

Officials are puzzling over whether to focus on the risks of higher prices or weaker hiring ... Read More

Will Economic Contraction In The First Quarter Speed Up The Timeline For Fed Rate Cuts?

The worst-than-expected comparison for GDP in Q1 has strengthened expectations that Fed will start cutting interest rates. But there's room for debate about the timing and magnitude of cuts. Read More

Fed's Goolsbee: Rate cuts still possible if economy gets back on track

Some major banks have forecast that the economy will ... aggressive course of rate cuts, expecting the Fed will need to shift to supporting the job market even with inflation above the Fed's ... Read More

Fed cautious on further rate cuts amid tariff-fueled risks inflation, growth

Investing.com -- Federal Reserve policymakers remained cautious on future rate cuts, weighing growing concerns about tariffs likely boosting inflation while simultaneously hurting economic growth ... Read More

If The Economy Avoids A Recession, It's Not Out Of The Woods

He's also worked at U.S. 1, Community News Service ... the economy—monetary policy—can help fight inflation or boost the job market, but not both at the same time. The Fed can cut its ... Read More

The Bank of England cuts interest rates as tariffs endanger global economic growth

The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point as US tariffs threaten Britain’s economic recovery. Read More