The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates in September. But signs of stickier inflation could limit how much relief officials can ultimately provide to borrowers.
Category: Federal Reserve System
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Why Investors Are Again Euphoric About Interest Rates
The S&P 500 is approaching a record on bets that Federal Reserve will lower borrowing costs despite uncertainty over President Trump’s trade war.
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Stephen Miran, Trump’s Temporary Pick at the Fed, Could Have a Lasting Effect
Stephen I. Miran may spend only a few months on the central bank’s board of governors, but in that time he can influence the discussions around interest rates and who will become the institution’s next leader.
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What a Trump Loyalist at the Fed May Mean for Markets
Stephen Miran, a close adviser to the president who is likely to become a governor at the central bank, has pushed for a weak dollar and lower interest rates.
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Trump Taps Stephen Miran as New Federal Reserve Governor
If confirmed, Stephen Miran, the current chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, would temporarily fill a position left vacant by Adriana Kugler, who is stepping down early.
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Disney, McDonald’s and the State of the U.S. Economy
The effects of President Trump’s trade war on households are expected to be a big focus in earnings calls held by major consumer-facing companies.
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Trump Fired America’s Economic Data Collector. History Shows the Perils.
Economists say unbiased data is essential for policymaking, and for democracy.
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A Fed governor plans to resign, giving Trump an opportunity to shape central bank.
The resignation comes as President Trump has openly pressured the central bank to lower interest rates and called for Jerome H. Powell, the chair, to step down.
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Weak Jobs Report Raises Chances of a September Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve held rates steady in July but two governors dissented, saying they had concerns about labor market fragility.
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The Stock Market Is Good, Bad and Ugly, Often in Quick Succession
The market’s best days frequently occur in the midst of misery, our columnist says, so don’t bother trying to figure out where stocks are heading.
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Key Inflation Measure Rose in June, Adding to Pressure on Fed
The price index was the latest indication that President Trump’s tariffs are beginning to show up in consumer prices.
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Trump’s Fight With the Fed Won’t End With Rate Cuts
President Trump wants the Fed to slash borrowing costs, but the central bank is unlikely to take such aggressive steps even once it begins to lower interest rates.