Category: Federal Reserve System

Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy

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Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.
The Rising Stakes of the Global Bond Rout

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There were already several factors rattling investors. A further rise in bond yields is making things more expensive for everyone.
Inflation Eased Slightly in July, but Prices Remain Elevated as War Drags On

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Though energy prices fell last month after their spring surge, other factors pushed up costs as the Fed considers raising interest rates.
Consumer Debt Data Shows ‘Overall’ Health Amid Persisting Divides

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Homeowners with low fixed-rate mortgages lead a resilient picture of the economy. But many consumers are frustrated with declining real wages and other loans.
Benign Inflation Data Would Reduce Urgency Around September Rate Rise

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The latest Consumer Price Index report will either help to reinforce patience or compel officials to more readily consider lifting borrowing costs.
Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.
Weak Jobs Report Does Not Eliminate Prospects of Interest Rate Rise

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Officials at the Federal Reserve are chiefly focused on the trajectory of inflation after five years of overshooting the central bank’s 2 percent target.
The Fed Didn’t Raise Rates. The Bond Market Did.

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The market is saying risks are rising. That means hardship for home buyers and higher hurdles for A.I. data centers and the stock market. But it’s also a boon for retirees.
Jobs Report Poses New Test for Warsh and the Fed

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Friday’s jobs report comes as investors increasingly expect the Federal Reserve to begin raising interest rates as soon as next month.
What the Stock Market’s Record Rally Has to Do With Rescuing the Yen

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The wide impact of the U.S. intervention into the Japanese currency shows the extent to which global markets’ revolve around investments in artificial intelligence.
A Currency Trader at Heart, Bessent Bets on Japan’s Yen

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Coordinated intervention allowed Japan to support its currency without selling off its U.S. debt holdings.
Here’s Why the US Is Helping Prop Up the Japanese Yen

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The U.S. Treasury joined efforts in Tokyo to stem the yen’s slide against the dollar, highlighting the broader risks posed by turmoil in Japanese markets.