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Fed Minutes Point to Continued, Gradual Interest-Rate Increases

Federal Reserve officials signaled they see a strong economy justifying continued interest-rate increases and said they will watch for evidence their moves are keeping economic growth on an even keel, minutes of their September policy meeting showed......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjOct 17th, 2018

U.S. inflation steadily firming; labor market strong

U.S. consumer prices barely rose in June, but the underlying trend continued to point to a steady buildup of inflation pressures that could keep the Federal Reserve on a path of gradual interest rate increases......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 12th, 2018

Fed chair says gradual hikes likely if economy stays strong

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the fundamentals of the U.S. economic expansion look strong and support the case for continued gradual interest-rate increases......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 24th, 2018

Fed chair says gradual hikes likely if economy stays strong

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the fundamentals of the U.S. economic expansion look strong and support the case for continued gradual interest-rate increases......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 24th, 2018

FOMC Minutes Point To Continued Yet Confusing Rate Hikes

  The Federal Reserve is still committing to raising interest rates. The market’s fear is that the Fed will go too far, and may cross well above a “neutral” threshold in its........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstOct 17th, 2018

Fed signals more gradual rate increases in 2019

Federal Reserve officials say they will continue to raise interest rates. That's according to meeting minutes, cited by The Wall Street Journal. Federal Reserve officials said they will watch for evidence that their moves are keeping economic gro.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 17th, 2018

FOMC Minutes Point to Continued Yet Confusing Rate Hikes

While interest rates are expected to keep rising, Federal Reserve officials seem split about the actual path of interest rate hikes......»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstOct 18th, 2018

Continued Low Interest Rates Keep This Super-Safe Sector Hot

With federal funds rate increases unlikely the rest of 2019, these four top utility stocks make excellent additions to growth and income total return portfolios looking for safety......»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstApr 30th, 2019

Fed can keep rate hikes gradual without risking inflation: Evans

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve can stick to a series of gradual U.S. interest-rate increases over the next couple of years without much risk of an unhealthy surge in inflation, Chicago Fed President Charles Evans said on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 17th, 2018

Fed"s Powell points to further gradual rate increases

The Federal Reserve will likely need to keep raising U.S. interest rates to keep inflation under control, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said in a speech on the economic outlook that did not address the economic risks of rising trade tensions......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 6th, 2018

Fed"s Powell points to further gradual rate increases

The Federal Reserve will likely need to keep raising U.S. interest rates to keep inflation under control, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said in a speech on the economic outlook that did not address the economic risks of rising trade tensions......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 6th, 2018

Fed"s Powell points to further gradual rate increases

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will likely need to keep raising interest rates to keep inflation under control, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said in a speech on the economic outlook that did not address the economic risks of rising trade tensions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 6th, 2018

Fed's Mester reiterates support for gradual US rate increases - CNBC

CNBCFed's Mester reiterates support for gradual US rate increasesCNBCThe Federal Reserve should continue its gradual approach to raising interest rates given that inflation has not yet reached t.....»»

Category: topSource: googlenewsMay 14th, 2018

Wall St. ends up as Fed seen keeping gradual approach to rate hikes

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended with small gains on Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting suggested higher inflation may not result in faster interest rate hikes......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 23rd, 2018

Mester backs continued gradual interest rate hikes

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Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 31st, 2018

Bond Report: U.S. government bond yields rise as Fed’s Powell reaffirms need for gradual hikes

Treasury yields rose Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reasserted the need for gradual rate increases, suggesting interest rates still remained far from its end of the rate hike cycle......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 20th, 2018

Bond Report: U.S. government bond yields climb as Fed’s Powell reaffirms need for gradual hikes

Treasury yields rise Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reasserted the need for gradual rate increases, suggesting interest rates still remained far from its end of the rate hike cycle......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 20th, 2018

Bond Report: Two-year government bond yield logs biggest daily rise in 3 weeks after Fed minutes

Treasury yields turn higher Thursday after the Federal Reserve’s minutes from a June meeting highlighted the central bank’s commitment to a gradual but steady rate increases......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 5th, 2018

U.S. job growth strong; unemployment rate rises to 4 percent

U.S. job growth increased more than expected in June as manufacturers stepped up hiring, but steady wage gains pointed to moderate inflation pressures that should keep the Federal Reserve on a path of gradual interest rate increases......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 6th, 2018

Instant View: U.S. June payrolls gain more than expected

U.S. job growth increased more than expected in June as manufacturers stepped up hiring, but steady wage gains pointed to moderate inflation pressures that should keep the Federal Reserve on a path of gradual interest rate increases......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 6th, 2018

Job growth strong, but unemployment rises to 4 percent

U.S. job growth increased more than expected in June as manufacturers stepped up hiring, but steady wage gains pointed to moderate inflation pressures that should keep the Federal Reserve on a path of gradual interest rate increases......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 6th, 2018