Economy News Inflation Settling High Could Pose New Risks For The Fed, Economy

Fed's Collins Warns Fragmented Global Economy Could Push up Inflation

Collins also said that rising global risks and fragmentation “tend to depress short-term economic activity, while reducing longer-term growth,” while adding these forces “will likely be major, ... Read More

Flurry of Fed dissents in coming meetings could pose market, political risks

The U.S. Federal Reserve, sometimes criticized for being too consensus-driven, may see a run of divided votes on interest rates that could weaken its policy message and intensify doubts about its ... Read More

Fed Flags Elevated Economic Uncertainty

Fed officials noted last month elevated uncertainty about the U.S. economic outlook.” The comment points to a central bank that expects to remain flexible. It also hints at a policy stance that could ... Read More

Stocks Settle Higher as US Economic News Lifts Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up by +0.91%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +1.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.58%. December E ... Read More

Inflation fight divides Fed as prices stay painfully high

Borrowing gets cheaper, but food, rent and energy costs don’t. The Fed cut rates to 3.75%–4.00% aiming to boost a slowing economy. Officials warn inflation is “too high,” creating division over ... Read More

America’s inflation is back at 3%. That’s higher than normal but not out of control

The cost of living got even more expensive for Americans last month, with prices rising at the fastest pace since the start of the year. Consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, which drove the annual ... Read More

Hassett at the Fed helm could pressure the dollar, investors say

Beneath the U.S. bond markets' composure around the prospect of White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett becoming the next Federal Reserve chair lies a niggling worry that his bias for interest rate ... Read More

Mexico Economy Set to Recover Slowly Next Year Amid Higher Inflation Risks: Reuters Poll

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Mexico's economic growth is set to recover slowly in 2026 from this year's virtual stagnation amid higher inflation risks, a Reuters poll showed. Latin America's second-biggest ... Read More

Government shutdown delays release of critically important inflation figures

Shooting of National Guard members prompts flurry of US immigration restrictions GOP-led states settle lawsuit against federal government over checking citizenship status of voters White House says ... Read More

Basel Accord’s expanded banking rules could tank Trump’s economy — unless he acts fast

Since Congress passed President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” this summer, strong real-GDP growth has combined with minimal inflation, boosting American prosperity. But one potential misstep ... Read More