Fed slashes interest rates by a half point, an aggressive start to its first easing campaign in four years
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday enacted its first interest rate cut since the early days of the Covid…
The Fed’s biggest interest rate call in years happens Wednesday. Here’s what to expect
For all the hype that goes into them, Federal Reserve meetings are usually pretty predictable affairs. Policymakers telegraph their intentions…
Former Dallas Fed President Kaplan advocates for a half-point interest rate cut
If Robert Kaplan still had a say in the matter, he’d be pushing for a half percentage point interest rate…
The Fed has the proof it wants that inflation is slowing, but the next move is still up in the air
Federal Reserve officials head into their policy meeting Tuesday closer to their goal of low inflation, but how much they…
Federal Reserve unveils toned-down banking regulations in victory for Wall Street
A top Federal Reserve official on Tuesday unveiled changes to a proposed set of U.S. banking regulations that roughly cuts…
Fed Governor Waller backs interest rate cut at September meeting, open to larger move
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday backed an interest rate cut at the upcoming central bank policy meeting in…
August payrolls grew by a less-than-expected 142,000, but unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%
The U.S. economy created slightly fewer jobs than expected in August, reflecting a slowing labor market while also clearing the…
The Fed’s favorite inflation indicator increased 0.2% in July, as expected
Inflation edged higher in July, according to a measure favored by the Federal Reserve as the central bank prepares to…
The Fed’s preferred inflation indicator is out Friday. Here’s what to expect
Federal Reserve officials will get the latest look at their favorite inflation indicator Friday, a data snapshot that could influence…
