The Federal Reserve ignored Trump’s interest rate demands — and he’s not taking it well
The Federal Reserve kicked off its second Trump era right where it left off: Doing exactly what it wanted to do, ignoring President Donald Trump’s demands that it lower rates.
Trump’s Inflation and AI Are More Important Than the Fed
Today, as the Federal Reserve emerges from its latest policy meeting with a well-anticipated stay-put stance, there’s plenty ...
Fed's wait-and-see approach likely won't be shaken by new GDP and inflation numbers
A new GDP report Thursday and the expectation of a sticky inflation reading Friday should reinforce the Federal Reserve’s new wait-and-see approach on interest rates.
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Yen set for best January in seven years as rates path diverge
In Japan, the yen was last a touch stronger at 154.19 per dollar, having already climbed more than 1% for the week thus far.
GDP Prints At Just 2.3%; 40 Bps Below Expectations
GDP growth for Q4 2024 was 2.3%, below the 2.7% consensus estimate and our forecast range of 2.75% (+/-25 bps). Read more on ...
Can Trump Lower Inflation in 2025?
During his inauguration speech, President Trump promised to use his federal powers to "defeat what was record inflation and ...
Financial conditions undercut Fed's 'restrictive' view: McGeever
U.S. interest rate cycles are driven largely by how restrictive or accommodative the Federal Reserve thinks monetary policy ...
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Stock Markets May Revert to Defense Mode After U.S. PCE Data
The Fed policy meeting and U.S. GDP report leave rate cut expectations steady and stocks are at risk if sentiment reverts to ...