Explainer: Why Trump's push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economy

U.S. President Donald Trump says the Federal Reserve should set its benchmark interest rate at 1% to lower government borrowing costs, allowing the administration to finance the high and rising ... Read More

Inflation Expected to Creep Up in Latest Consumer Price Index as Trump Continues the Pressure on the Fed

The president is heaping criticism on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell as markets await the latest inflation numbers. Read More

2 former Fed economists say Chair Jerome Powell is facing an epic conundrum

It hasn't been an easy start to 2025 for Jerome Powell. Unfortunately for the Fed chair, the second half of the year is likely to be even tougher. Read More

Fed rate could settle near 3% if inflation stays in check, says Manulife strategist

If inflation behaves, interest rates in the US could settle closer to 3% over time, according to Marc Franklin, Deputy Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at Manulife Investment. He said financial markets ... Read More

Fed minutes reveal economy faces risks of higher inflation, slower growth

Federal Reserve policymakers were nearly unanimous at their meeting last month that the US economy faced risks of simultaneously higher inflation and slower growth, with some policymakers noting ... Read More

Inflation Is The Risk From Fed Policy

Fed policy actions contradict its stated rule to focus on the mandate most out of balance, undermining credibility and inflation expectations. By delaying decisive action on inflation, the Fed risks ... Read More

Fed chair warns of high inflation and slow economic growth. What ... - MSN

Powell signaled Wednesday the Fed will assess whether high inflation or a slow economy poses a greater risk for the U.S. It has yet to announce if, when, or by how much, it will adjust interest rates. Read More

Fed sees rising risks to economy as it leaves rates unchanged

The Fed can't respond, however, until it is clear which way the economy pivots, and how it assesses the risks to its two goals of holding inflation to 2% and sustaining maximum employment. Read More

Elevated Inflation Presents Risk to U.S. Economy, Fed Report Finds

WASHINGTON—Elevated and persistent inflation is among the greatest near-term risks to the U.S. economy and financial system, the Federal Reserve said, while also warning about rising friction in ... Read More

Fed officials flag rising inflation risks over Trump policies, tariffs ...

St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said in remarks at the Economic Club of New York that the coming policy shifts raise the risk that inflation could stall at a higher rate than the Fed's 2% ... Read More

Why the Fed faces new risks in its inflation fight amid recession fears

But the Fed faces serious risks on both sides of a potential pause to rate hikes. If the Fed stops too soon, bank officials fear that high inflation could become entrenched. Read More

The Fed’s preferred inflation measure remains stubbornly high.

Inflation, Economy and Business News for Sept. 30, ... “Inflation is very high in the United States and abroad, ... the Fed’s war on inflation comes at a risk. Read More