Takeaways: If you’re confused about what’s next for the US economy, so is the Fed

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since December to support America’s faltering labor market. However, the economy’s path forward looks murky, according to the ... Read More

Powell Says ‘Highly Unusual’ Economy Skews Fed Views

Look out for any changes in the language around how the Fed is seeing the balance of risks between the job market and inflation, especially for any new wording aro ... Read More

The Fed just cut rates. But relief might not come quickly enough for some Americans

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time this year, a move that could provide some relief for Americans from the higher cost of living. But there is a deepening ... Read More

It’s Still Powell’s Fed, Not Trump’s, as Miran Gets No Traction

I’m Chris Anstey, an economics editor in Boston. Today we’re looking at the Fed’s new policy outlook. Send us feedback and tips to ecodaily@bloomberg.net. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive ... Read More

‘No One Should Be Very Confident’: Four Economists Dissect Trump and the Economy

Ms. Patterson is an economist who has held senior roles at JPMorgan Chase and Bridgewater Associates. Mr. Cass, Dr. Furman and Dr. Summers are economists and contributing Opinion writers. Read More

The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates

The Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates. Read More

Fed's Beige Book Shows "Little Or No Change" In Growth Across Most Of US

US economic activity saw "little or no change" across most of the country in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said in its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts. "Most of the twelve Federal ... Read More