Top Fed officials signal possible rate cut as inflation cools
The Federal Reserve’s two top officials signalled the central bank could cut interest rates later this year as inflation shows signs of easing, but warned that no cuts were expected this month. John Williams, president of the New York Federal Reserve Bank, He told the Wall Street Journal He said Tuesday that the cooling labor […]
Fed 'getting closer' to rate cut, Governor Waller says
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the central bank is “close” to cutting interest rates as borrowing costs remain at their highest in 23 years. Waller said at an event at the Kansas City Fed on Wednesday. was suggested Barring any major changes in inflation and employment data, the Fed is on track for a […]
Trump warms to Powell ahead of potential rate cuts: 'I would let him serve it out'
With interest rate cuts on the horizon and the economy turning around from its post-pandemic slump, former President Trump has warmed to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, whom he has frequently criticized since nominating him to lead the U.S. central bank in 2017. “I intend for him to complete his term,” Trump said in the […]
Stocks rise, dollar flat on solid data and rate cut prospects – Yahoo Finance
By Isla Binney and Caroline Valetkevich NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global stock indexes were mostly higher on Tuesday and the dollar strengthened against the yen as strong U.S. retail sales data supported expectations that the Federal Reserve will ease interest rates to tame inflation while avoiding a recession. Data showed retail sales in June were […]
Dollar steadies as Sept rate cut back in focus, yen wobbles By Reuters – Investing.com
Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar edged up from a five-week low on Tuesday as investors weighed the possibility of a September interest rate cut following comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and pondered the growing chances of former U.S. President Donald Trump being re-elected. The Japanese yen came under pressure again as […]
UK grocery inflation falls to 1.6%; Fed chair Powell hints at US rate cuts – business live | Business
Important Events Julia Korewe The water regulator in England and Wales is taking action against four more water companies, including Severn Trent and United Utilities, over sewage spills, just days after they were accused of “disrespecting” customers over recent water price increases. Ofwat said it had issued formal notice. Dwy Cymru Welsh Water, Hafren Dyfdwy, […]
No Rate Cut in July—It’s Too Soon
Goldman Sachs’ economics chief argues for rate cut in July There was brief interest Monday morning in the idea that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates at its July meeting. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell effectively rejected the idea. Monday afternoon. Jan Hatzius, chief economist and head of global investment research at Goldman Sachs, […]
Gold prices steady above $2,400 as soft CPI data fuels rate cut bets – Investing.com
Investing.com — Gold prices were slightly lower in Asian markets on Friday but were still up sharply from the previous day’s trading after weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data strengthened expectations of a rate cut in September. Gold prices benefited from a sharp drop in the dollar on Thursday, breaking through the closely watched $2,400 an ounce […]
Asian stocks sink as tech profit-taking overshadows rate cut cheer – Investing.com
Investing.com — Most Asian stocks fell on Friday, with tech-heavy indexes dropping sharply as profit-taking hurt technology shares despite a weak U.S. inflation reading that boosted optimism for interest rate cuts. Regional stocks largely tracked Wall Street’s overnight decline, falling nearly 2 percent as profit-taking hit big technology stocks, especially chipmakers and artificial intelligence stocks. […]
A September Rate Cut Would Trigger Political Vengeance
When inflation falls, markets soar As someone once said, if the Fed has a reactive function, The market has an overreaction function. Evidence of this was apparent on Thursday when the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its June Consumer Price Index (CPI), which showed it had fallen for the first time since May 2020. Consumer […]