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The Federal Reserve expressed concerns about the potential for President Trump's initial policy proposals to drive up inflation. This concern was discussed at the central bank's January 28-29 meeting, a week after Trump's inauguration, as reported by Reuters, citing the meeting's minutes.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that the US economy's strength provides policymakers with the flexibility to carefully consider future interest rate adjustments, Bloomberg reports. His comments suggest a more cautious approach to further easing of monetary policy.Delivering prepared remarks Wednesday at an event at Vassar

President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policy has thrown down the gauntlet, not just to America's trading partners, but also to the Federal Reserve. With a flurry of new tariffs, threats of more to come, and a clear desire for lower interest rates, Trump has created a

A benchmark of global stocks hit a record on Friday while U.S. Treasury yields dipped as some soft U.S. data and the latest tariff announcements raised hopes that the Federal Reserve may have some ...

U.S. producer prices increased solidly in January, offering more evidence inflation was picking up again and strengthening financial market views that the Federal Reserve would not be cutting interest ...

The US dollar soared to a one-week high against the Japanese yen on Wednesday, fueled by stronger-than-expected inflation data for January, as reported by Reuters. This unexpected jump in consumer prices is prompting markets to recalibrate their expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, potentially delaying the anticipated easing of

Mohamed El-Erian, President of Queens’ College, Cambridge, and Bloomberg Opinion columnist, says the Federal Reserve will likely hold interest rates steady for a significant period following the release of a hotter-than-expected inflation report.In an interview on Bloomberg Television, El-Erian stated that the Fed, if truly committed to its

US inflation unexpectedly accelerated in January, further dampening hopes for near-term interest rate cuts, Bloomberg reports. The news, which follows a Wednesday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on hold for the foreseeable future.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.5%

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday as investors awaited a testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for insight on tariffs and their impact on inflation in the world's biggest ...

Gold shot to a record high and stocks were subdued on Tuesday as investors braced for further shifts in U.S. trade policy and waited to hear from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on tariffs and ...

The Federal Reserve's latest Monetary Policy Report to Congress, released on Friday, was upbeat about the state of the economy but warned about some concerning aspects of the financial system.

The Federal Reserve's latest Monetary Policy Report describes the U.S. economy as being in a solid position amid a monetary policy stance that will be driven by incoming economic data.

Central banks around the globe have plenty of room to keep cutting interest rates, and a limited "decoupling" from the U.S. Federal Reserve could continue as it pauses its own policy easing, according ...

Federal Reserve officials are increasingly vocal about their concerns over the potential inflationary impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs, CNBC reports. While the Fed typically avoids commenting on fiscal policy, the scale and breadth of the tariffs have prompted central bankers to highlight the potential risks.Speaking at

Bond traders exited wagers in futures and cash Treasuries in the past week, turning more neutral as brinkmanship around tariffs clouded the outlook for the economy and the Federal Reserve and ...

Federal Reserve officials are expressing growing concern over the inflationary impact of President Trump's recently announced tariffs, Reuters reports. In a series of public statements this week, several Fed officials indicated that the broad-based tariffs could significantly impact both consumer and producer prices.The Trump administration on Saturday

Central bank body the Bank for International Settlements has urged the likes of the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to revamp the way they approach interest rate setting to avoid the ...

The risk of a tit-for-tat trade war led traders to boost bets the Federal Reserve will be more careful on lowering interest rates, causing short-end yields to rise faster than longer ones. The moves ...

The battle lines were drawn quickly. Following the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady at their most recent policy meeting, Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to voice his displeasure, not just with the decision itself, but with the very institution in

A former senior adviser to the U.S. Federal Reserve, John Harold Rogers, was arrested on charges he conspired to steal Fed trade secrets for the benefit of China, the Justice Department announced on ...

The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as reported by Reuters, and Chair Jerome Powell indicated that further cuts are unlikely until there's greater clarity on the economic impact of the Trump administration's policies.The decision and Powell's comments create a

The US economy likely experienced slower growth in the fourth quarter, as reported by Reuters. A surge in imports and a strike at Boeing, which disrupted aircraft spending, contributed to the slowdown. However, robust consumer spending, fueled by a resilient labor market, suggests the Federal Reserve will maintain a gradual

A bond trader appears to have hit the jackpot on a one-day options bet that Treasury yields would climb Wednesday after the Federal Reserve’s decision, potentially raking in millions of dollars in ...

Gold prices dipped on Monday pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar, while investors focussed on the Federal Reserve's first meeting of 2025 for more guidance on the U.S. interest rate path.

On Friday, the attention will shift to the Fed’s favored inflation gauge, the personal consumption expenditures index. It’s expected to show a small acceleration in price hikes by increasing 2.5% from ...

The Federal Reserve is not expected to cut interest rates on Wednesday but the US central bank’s policy is already under scrutiny from President Donald Trump. Investors overwhelmingly expect the Fed ...

Larry Fink, BlackRock Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer, is cautiously optimistic about the US economy, suggesting that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates later down the line despite near-term cuts, Bloomberg reports.Speaking at a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Fink

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - After two years of progress on inflation and surprisingly persistent economic growth, the Federal Reserve next week meets with one eye on new Trump administration ...

The step missing is Federal Reserve policy. The key reason we should expect Democrat households to be wrong about their inflation expectations is that the Fed will not let another bout of rapid price ...

The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Friday it had withdrawn from a global body of central banks and regulators devoted to exploring ways to police climate risk in the financial system.