Fed preview: So much more than interest rates

The U.S. economy is likely to show a slower pace of growth for the spring, but the details will also show second quarter GDP was better than it looked. Just not enough to stymie the Federal Reserve’s pending move to cut U.S. interest rates......»»

It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad w.....»»

Is a hiring freeze in the U.S. underway? No, but a second poor jobs report in a row would trigger fresh angst about the economy and lead to lower U.S. interest rates......»»

The latest salvo of economic reports showing a slower U.S. economy is likely to push the central bank closer to cutting interest rates......»»

The latest salvo of economic reports showing a slower U.S. economy is likely to push the central bank closer to cutting interest rates......»»

  If you read our recent preview for the FOMC meeting, you wouldn’t be too shocked that the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) didn’t raise interest rates........»»

The classic Clash song “Should I stay or should I go” sums up the debate inside the Federal Reserve. Should the Fed stay with its previous forecast for three increases in U.S. interest rates this year — or go up to four?.....»»

A fresh pile of evidence this week is certain to show the U.S. economy is still strong and that it’s a great time to find a job. But what that really means is the cost of borrowing for consumers and businesses is going up again soon......»»

Driven by strong performances in consumer companies Johnson &.....»»

The minutes of the Fed’s June meeting will likely show that suggestions that the Fed should pause its plan to keep raising interest rates did not get much love......»»

Wall Street was already bracing for another increase in U.S. interest rates before the end of the month, but the long-awaited boost in worker paychecks has sealed the deal......»»

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is likely to face questions Wednesday about political influence, trade wars and future rate hikes......»»

Wall Street has rallied after inflation worries calmed down and Federal Reserve honchos implied interest rates might not rise much further, but the upcoming U.S. jobs report could arouse more anxiety......»»

The Federal Reserve will likely hike interest rates but will signal a pause in 2019, economists said......»»

A gargantuan surge in new jobs in December, a recent lull in inflation and a more cautious Federal Reserve have dispelled fears that the U.S. faces a looming recession......»»

You can thank falling inflation for the stock market rally and the Federal Reserve retreating from a vow to raise U.S. interest rates again this year......»»

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These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are holding steady around 7% after spiking last week in response to .....»»

The S&P 500 hit its worst losing streak since last October as investors recalibrate amid forecasts for interest rates to remain high. Traders work on the floor.....»»

"Loose fiscal policy in the United States exerts upward pressure on global interest rates an.....»»