Economy News With A Presidential Debate And New Inflation Data, The Week May Turn Volatile For Markets And The Economy

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

As data flow revives, Fed still faces a deep policy divide

A divided U.S. Federal Reserve begins receiving updated economic reports from the now-reopened federal government this week as policymakers hope for clarity in their debate over whether to cut ... Read More

Inflation remained well above the Fed's target in September ahead of rate cut decision

Inflation stayed elevated in September and remained well above the Federal Reserve's target rate as policymakers prepare to meet next week to decide on their forthcoming interest rate move. The Bureau ... Read More

Markets Price In Another Fed Rate Cut Next Week, But Friday's Delayed Inflation Report Could Muddy The Waters

Markets are expecting that the Fed will cut its target rate again next Wednesday. Headline inflation may rise to 3.1% per consensus estimate, while core CPI holds steady—fueling both hawkish and ... Read More

Fed split deepens as policymakers debate pace of rate cuts under Trump economy

The Federal Reserve is entering another week of open disagreement, with officials divided over how much to ease policy as the economy cools under President Donald Trump’s second term. According to ... Read More