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Inflation Is Fading, so the Fed Will Raise Rates Just 1 More Time

Two months ago, the uptick in inflation was topping out. Now data show price pressures are indeed abating.....»»

Category: topSource: barronsDec 14th, 2018

Fed"s Bostic: "High bar" to any rate hike given need to raise inflation

There is a "high bar" to the U.S. Federal Reserve raising interest rates given the need to raise inflation and guard against any drop in inflation expectations, Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic said on Monday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 13th, 2020

Is now a good time to buy a house? Economists say yes

The Federal Reserve signaled it won’t raise interest rates for the time being, a potential boon for first-time homebuyers in 2020......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 12th, 2019

Is now a good time to buy a house? Economists say yes as the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady

The Federal Reserve signaled it won't raise interest rates for the time being, a potential b.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayDec 11th, 2019

Fading Geopolitical Risks Keep Risk Appetite Elevated

The Fed cut interest rates today for the third time in four months, lowering the policy rate to 1.75% from 2%. The move had been... The post Fading Geopolitical Risks Keep Risk Appetite Elevated appeared first on ValueWalk......»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkOct 30th, 2019

Warning! Interest Rates, Inflation, & Debt Do Matter

Warning! Interest Rates, Inflation, & Debt Do Matter Authored by Bruce Wilds via Advancing Time blog, With our nati.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeOct 29th, 2019

U.S. consumer inflation tame, labor market still tightening

U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in September and underlying inflation retreated, supporting expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in October for the third time this year amid risks to the economy from trade tensions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 10th, 2019

U.S. consumer inflation muted; labor market tightening

U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in September and underlying inflation retreated, supporting expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in October for the third time this year amid risks to the economy from trade tensions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 10th, 2019

Weak U.S. producer inflation bolsters case for Fed rate cut

U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in September, leading to the smallest annual increase in nearly three years, likely giving the Federal Reserve further room to cut interest rates for the third time this year in October......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 8th, 2019

Soft U.S. producer inflation supports case for Fed rate cut

U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in September, leading to the smallest annual increase in nearly three years, likely giving the Federal Reserve further room to cut interest rates for the third time this year in October......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 8th, 2019

Powell says economy facing long-term challenges of "low growth, low inflation, low interest rates"

This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or the quote page for more information about this breaking news......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 4th, 2019

Next Social Security raise could be low, and that"s not even the worst part

Social Security follows inflation rates tagged to expenses of young workers, not retirees.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralSep 26th, 2019

Markets doubt Fed"s ability to defend economy, spur inflation

The U.S. Federal Reserve wanted to do two things when it cut rates for the first time in a decade last month: Support the economy and spark inflation expectations......»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 22nd, 2019

U.S. wage inflation moderate, Midwest manufacturing slumps

U.S. labor costs rose at their slowest pace in 1-1/2 years in the second quarter, the latest sign of benign inflation that enabled the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2008......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 31st, 2019

Fed cuts rates for first time since 2008

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2008, citing concerns about the global economy and muted U.S. inflation, and signaled a readiness to lower borrowing costs further if needed......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 31st, 2019

Fed lowers interest rates as expected, leaves door open to further cuts

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2008, citing concerns about the global economy and muted U.S. inflation, and signaled a readiness to lower borrowing costs further if needed......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 31st, 2019

U.S. wage inflation moderate; Midwest manufacturing slumps

U.S. labor costs rose at their slowest pace in 1-1/2 years in the second quarter, the latest indication of benign inflation that could allow the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time in a decade......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 31st, 2019

U.S. second-quarter labor costs gain smallest in 1-1/2 years

U.S. labor costs rose at their slowest pace in 1-1/2 years in the second quarter, the latest indication of benign inflation that could allow the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time in a decade......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 31st, 2019

Moderate U.S. consumer spending, inflation back Fed rate cut

U.S. consumer spending and prices rose moderately in June, pointing to slower economic growth and benign inflation that could see the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates on Wednesday for the first time in a decade......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 30th, 2019

U.S. consumer inflation outlook rises for first time in three months: NY Fed survey

U.S. consumers in June lifted their inflation expectations for the first time in three months, New York Fed data showed on Monday, reducing pressure on central bankers to cut rates significantly to support economic momentum......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 8th, 2019

U.S. consumer inflation outlook rises for 1st time in three months: NY Fed survey

U.S. consumers in June lifted their inflation expectations for the first time in three months, New York Fed data showed on Monday, reducing pressure on central bankers to cut rates significantly to support economic momentum......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 8th, 2019