Economy News High Interest Rates, Rising Inflation The Economy Still Isn’t Normal

Even if Fed cuts rates again, U.S. economy may not get much of a boost

Rate-sensitive industries, like housing, could see a limited benefit from lower borrowing costs because prices remain near record highs. Read More

Stocks head for third year of big gains. Inflation could derail a fourth.

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Fed president explains vote against interest rate cut

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time in 2025 last week, though one member of the central bank's monetary policy committee voted against cutting rates, citing concerns over ... Read More

Inflation just rose again. Here's how that could impact mortgage interest rates.

Inflation is on the rise again. That was the major economic takeaway on Friday morning after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its delayed reading on inflation for September. Released later than ... Read More

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

Fed governor Stephen Miran calls for large interest rate cuts, warning that current policy is "holding the economy back" and pushing unemployment higher. Read More

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and whether stubborn infla ... Read More

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

Inflation is still rising, CPI likely to show — but maybe not fast enough to stop Fed rate cuts

The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates next week for the second month in a row because it’s worried about the U.S. jobs market. But it can’t take its eye off rising inflation, either. In ... Read More

Consumers Are Still Sour, But Hope is Rising on Inflation

Consumer sentiment improved marginally in December as respondents to the survey said that they expected an improvement in inflation and in their personal finances. Read More

High interest rates may have caused housing recession, Bessent says

Parts of the US economy, particularly housing, may already be in recession because of high interest rates, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday, repeating his call for the Federal Reserve to ... Read More