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Fed officials in December saw rate cuts likely, but path highly uncertain, minutes show

Federal Reserve officials in December concluded that interest rate cuts are likely in 2024, though they appeared to provide little…

Fed’s Barkin sees likely soft landing ahead but notes rate hikes still a possibility

Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin on Wednesday expressed confidence that the economy is on its way to a soft…

‘Big Short’ investor Steve Eisman worries ‘everybody is coming into the year feeling too good,’ sees room for disappointment

Investor Steve Eisman of “The Big Short” fame is questioning the level of bullishness on Wall Street — even with…

Fed’s favorite inflation gauge shows prices rose at 3.2% annual rate in November, less than expected

A gauge the Federal Reserve uses for inflation rose slightly in November and edged closer to the central bank’s goal.…

Fed holds rates steady, indicates three cuts coming in 2024

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its key interest rate steady for the third straight time and set the table…

The runway is getting clearer, but the U.S. economy still isn’t assured of a soft landing

November’s solid jobs report did not assure that the economy will come in for a soft landing, but it did…

Fed Chair Powell calls talk of cutting rates ‘premature’ and says more hikes could happen

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday pushed back on market expectations for aggressive interest rate cuts ahead, calling it…

Watch Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speak live in Atlanta on policy

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Fed’s Barkin says rate hikes are still on the table if inflation doesn’t continue to ease

Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said Wednesday that policymakers need to retain the option of raising interest rates if…

Wells Fargo unveils 2024 target, warns of ‘really, really sloppy’ first half for stocks

Wells Fargo Securities is officially out with its 2024 stock market forecast. Chris Harvey, the firm’s head of equity strategy,…