The economy is reliant on the ‘fortunes of the well-to-do’ says Moody’s—if the ultra-rich get nervy that means recession

Mark Zandi says of the rich: "If they turn more cautious, for whatever reason, the economy has a big problem." ... Read More

The Fed’s cutting while the economy’s growing: Buy more stocks, hold less cash, this bank says

Strategists at Societe Generale point out that none of the 28 major asset classes in the multi-asset portfolio they recommend, from European government bonds to gold, are negative this year. And the ... Read More

Will the Fed cut rates on Wednesday? See 5 economic charts that may determine its decision.

With the U.S. economy facing headwinds, the Federal Reserve faces pressure to trim interest rates this week for the first time since December 2024. Read More

Powell says Fed may need to cut rates, will proceed carefully

Fed chief cites jobs risk even with ongoing inflation concern Powell says base case is for tariff inflation impact to be short-lived He sees job market in 'curious balance' that could change fast ... Read More

Fed Divided in July on Inflation, Tariffs and Jobs

Federal Reserve officials held a wide-ranging discussion about the state of the economy and, particularly, the effects of President Donald Trump’s import tariffs on inflation at their meeting in July, ... Read More

Why the Fed’s rate cut might not boost the economy

Not in recent years, however. Pay close attention to this history when analyzing the Federal Reserve’s imminent interest-rate decision. The yield curve is likely to become even more upwardly sloping ... Read More

Divisions Grow Inside Fed Ahead of Decision on September Rate Cut

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo.—Two Federal Reserve officials offered competing assessments of the labor market that highlight looming divisions over how the central bank should approach trade-offs when ... Read More