Rising Interest Rates and the Federal Reserve

Stocks finished lower Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said benchmark interest rates will remain near zero and policy will stay accommodative for some time, despite rising inflation......»»

Mortgage rates are now at the highest point since June and could go even higher even if the Federal Reserve doesn’t change its policy......»»

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday cut interest rates by 50 basis points, citing rising coronavirus-related risks to economic activity. read more.....»»

The Federal Reserve is likely to face more pressure from President Trump to cut interest rates. But the Fed could find itself with a thornier problem than angry tweets. A slowing economy and rising prices could make the Fed's job a lot more difficult......»»

U.S. underlying consumer prices increased solidly in August, leading to the largest annual gain in a year, but rising inflation is unlikely to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates again next week to support a slowing economy......»»

U.S. underlying consumer prices increased solidly in August, leading to the largest annual gain in a year, but rising inflation is unlikely to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates again next week to support a slowing economy......»»

Lower interest rates mean rising prices for higher-yielding stocks......»»

President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke briefly on the phone in April amid rising tension over interest rates, according to recently released documents......»»

Cannabis stocks were mostly higher Friday, rising with the broader market after a weaker-than-expected May jobs report bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates sooner rather than later......»»

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......»»

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......»»

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will likely need to keep raising U.S. interest rates to keep inflation under control, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said, adding that it was too soon to know if rising trade tensions would hit the U.S. economy......»»

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......»»

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady this week but will likely further encourage expectations that it will lift borrowing costs in June on the back of rising inflation and low unemployment......»»

Federal Reserve officials are likely to keep interest rates steady at their policy meeting that concludes Wednesday, but it could debate the outlook for rate increases later in the year and what strengthening inflation means for monetary policy......»»

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged but sees "moderate" growth and rising inflation ahead.....»»

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday acknowledged inflation has perked up in the U.S., adding to a growing belief on Wall Street that the central bank will raise interest rates this year faster than previously planned......»»

An extended stretch of rising inflation could peak soon, but the Federal Reserve will need more concrete evidence to justify sticking to its middle-of-the-road strategy on boosting interest rates. The April CPI is unlikely to offer much proof......»»

The US dollar has been rising in a counter-trend rally since mid-April, up nearly 6% on the dollar index over the past five weeks on speculation that the Federal Reserve will again raise interest rates at the coming June 13 […] .....»»

Money market funds are back in vogue as the Federal Reserve boosts interest rates. Here's how this "safe" investment is making a comeback in retirees' portfolios......»»