Some investors are worried that President Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve may not be a guaranteed “yes” on cutting interest rates.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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The Fed Is Waiting and Watching an Uncertain Economy
Inflation is elevated but steady and the job market is holding up, leading economists to predict that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates at current levels.
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Five Questions for Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair
Succession drama, legal intrigue and political independence: These are top issues that DealBook would ask of the Federal Reserve chairman.
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Low Rates Sound Great. But a Trump Fed Could Cause a Painful ‘Sugar High.’
Dropping rates more than conditions warrant would stimulate the economy in the short term but could lead to trouble, our columnist says.
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Consumer Prices Rose 2.8 Percent Through November 2025, a Sign of Sticky Inflation
The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge for inflation in October and November was released belatedly after the government shutdown.
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Powell, an Unlikely Foil, Takes On Trump
Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, this week tapped a groundswell of support that has been years in the making.
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Inflation Ended 2025 on Subdued Note
Surging grocery prices were offset by lower increases for appliances and vehicles in the last such report before the Federal Reserve meets to debate interest rates.
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Facing Political Pressure, Trump Seeks Answer to Rising Housing Costs
White House officials have explored a vast array of ideas as the president looks to unfurl a housing affordability plan at an economic conference this month.
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Top Fed Official Conveys Little Urgency for Immediate Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of the month, keeping tensions high with President Trump.
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Stocks, Bonds and the Dollar Slip on Threat to Fed Chair Powell
The broad shift out of U.S. financial assets revived last year’s trend called the “sell America” trade.
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Wall Street Sees Another Banner Year for Markets. Could Anything Stop It?
Analysts have forecast more stellar gains for the S&P 500. But concerns about inflation, the dollar and sky-high valuations could make for a choppy run.
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Shoppers Spent Big This Holiday Season, Despite Economic Pressures
Consumers spent 3.9 percent more from Nov. 1 to Dec. 21 this year compared with last year, according to a Mastercard report on holiday spending.