Economy News Fed S Bostic Says Economy Likely Slowing, Though Rate Cut Timing Uncertain

Is the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates in December? Here's what economists say.

The government's latest jobs data could affect whether Federal Reserve officials continue their push to ease borrowing costs. Read More

Bostic says he backed Fed rate cut, policy still restrictive

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said Friday that he "eventually" supported the central bank's second straight interest-rate cut this week, even as inflation remains a ... 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

Fed's Waller calls for December rate cut, as hawks press for policy pause

Logan, Schmid argue labor market doesn't need lower rates Hammack says policy rate is now 'barely' restrictive Bostic says he supported rate cut somewhat reluctantly Waller: data says to cut rates in ... Read More

Fed officials split: Bostic backed rate cut, Hammack preferred no change

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said Friday that he "eventually" supported the central bank's second straight interest-rate cut this week, even as inflation remains a ... Read More

Fed’s Bostic Says Inflation Is Still the Clearer and Urgent Risk

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said inflation remains the greater risk to the economy, and he favors keeping rates steady until it is clear the central bank is ... Read More