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‘Why would you tinker with it if it’s not broken?’: Economist on why the Fed may not cut rates in September

Markets now firmly expect a September interest rate cut in the U.S., but the Federal Reserve has a strong reason…

High inflation is largely not Biden’s or Trump’s fault, economists say

Inflation decelerated again in June, bringing further relief to consumers’ wallets. The consumer price index rose 3% in June 2024…

Inflation falls 0.1% in June from prior month, helping case for lower rates

The monthly inflation rate dipped in June for the first time in more than four years, providing further cover for…

UK economy returns to growth in May, beating expectations as British pound hits four-month high

LONDON — The U.K. economy grew by 0.4% in May, flash figures published by the Office for National Statistics showed…

Key inflation report looms on Thursday as traders grow more confident in Fed rate cut

A widely anticipated inflation report on Thursday may solidify expectations for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in coming…

Fed Chair Powell says holding rates high for too long could jeopardize economic growth

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardize…

Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell testify live before Senate banking panel

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