Powell reinforces Fed’s cautious approach toward further interest rate hikes
At the same time, in a panel discussion at the International Monetary Fund, Powell did not rule out another rate hike to help reduce inflation to the Fed’s 2% target level.
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UPDATE: Fed leaves key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of future hike
Policymakers are grappling with how much more pressure to keep on an economy that has largely shrugged off the central bank’s moves to slow it down.
Yield on a 10-year Treasury reaches 5% for first time since 2007
Besides making it more expensive for U.S. homebuyers to buy a house with a mortgage, higher yields also put downward pressure on prices for everything from stocks to cryptocurrencies. Eventually, they could help cause companies to lay off more workers.
Fed chief says slower economic growth likely needed to conquer stubbornly high inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that inflation remains too high.
Fed officials signal cautious approach to rates amid heightened uncertainty
Federal Reserve officials regarded the U.S. economy’s outlook as particularly uncertain last month, according to minutes released Wednesday, and said they would “proceed carefully.”
U.S. job openings rose in August, defying expectations
The U.S. labor market remains strong despite higher interest rates—perhaps too strong for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.
Fed leaves rates unchanged as it debates economy’s next steps
The Federal Reserve signaled one more hike was possible this year, as central bankers shift their focus toward how long they’ll keep rates high and when they’ll decide there has been enough progress on their inflation fight.
Federal Reserve expected to leave its key interest rate unchanged
Further clues about the future path of the Fed’s interest rate policy could emerge at a news conference Wednesday after the central bank issues a policy statement and its quarterly economic projections.
Inflation nudged up again in August as gas prices rose rapidly
Gas costs drove inflation in August, rising 10.6 percent over the month and accounting for more than half of the increase over July. All other major energy categories rose as well.
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows modest rise in prices
The latest data follows other recent reports that suggest the economy and the job market may be slowing enough to cool inflation pressures.
Global inflation pressures could become harder to manage in coming years, research suggests
Rising trade barriers, aging populations and broad transition to renewable energy are trends that could make it harder for the Federal Reserve and other central banks to meet their inflation targets.
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbs to highest level since 2002
Rates have risen for the pst four weeks, grim news for would-be homebuyers already challenged by a housing market that remains competitive due to a dearth of homes for sale.
Fed minutes: Too-high inflation still a threat, could require more rate hikes
Most Federal Reserve officials last month still regarded high inflation as an ongoing problem that could require further interest rate increases, according to the minutes of their July 25-26 meeting released Wednesday.
Overall U.S. inflation edges up, but core number’s rise holds steady
Inflation in the United States edged up in July after 12 straight months of declines. But excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called core inflation matched the smallest monthly rise in nearly two years.
Yearlong slowdown in inflation might have stalled in July
Thursday’s inflation data will be among the key metrics the Federal Reserve will consider in deciding whether to continue raising interest rates.
Federal Reserve raises its key rate for 11th time in 17 months
In raising the benchmark short-term interest rate to its highest level since 2001, the Fed provided little guidance about when—or whether—it might hike rates again.
A Fed still wary of inflation set to raise rates to 22-year peak
The Federal Reserve’s increase would be its 11th hike in 17 months. As with its previous rate hikes, this one would likely further elevate the costs of mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and business borrowing.
Car buyers bear heavy burden as Federal Reserve keeps raising rates
A study by the New York Federal Reserve has found that 14% of applicants for auto loans were rejected over the past year—the highest such proportion since the New York Fed began tracking the figure in 2013.
Monthly inflation report predicted to show lowest mark in two-plus years
The expected decline in overall inflation over the past 12 months would bring the figure much closer to the Fed’s 2% target and reflect the progress the central bank has made in slowing price acceleration.
Inflation gauge tracked by the Federal Reserve falls to lowest point in 2 years
Last month’s progress in easing overall inflation was tempered by an elevated reading of “core” prices, a category that excludes volatile food and energy costs.