A Federal Reserve official predicted quarter point rate cuts if data looked ‘fine’. But he also set out a scenario for a pause — or faster reductions.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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Now That Rates Are Falling, Let’s Turn to Other Matters
The Federal Reserve has at last cut interest rates but our columnist points out a host of concerns that could weigh on financial markets.
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Interest Rates Fall, but Central Banks Are No Longer in Lock Step
Officials in some countries started cutting rates last year, but others, including those in Europe and the United States, have taken a more cautious approach.
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Has the Fed Pulled Off the Elusive Soft Landing?
Investors have sent stocks and bonds higher on expectations of a soft landing. But some Republicans think the central bank overstepped its bounds.
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Bank of England Holds Rates Steady but Signals Gradual Easing
The British central bank has emphasized its intention to move steadily to ensure that inflation continues to slow.
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After Fed Cuts Rates, Biden Will Claim Credit for Economy’s Strength
The president’s speech on Thursday won’t be a “victory lap,” officials said, but it will celebrate falling inflation and borrowing costs along with solid growth.
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How to Read the Fed’s ‘Dot Plot’ Like a Pro
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates on Wednesday. Wall Street is focused on how much, and on what comes next.
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Central Banks Around the World Are Cutting Rates
Inflation has fallen in most developed nations, and central bank officials are now trying to steer their economies toward a so-called soft landing.
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A Fed Rate Cut Would Cap a Winning Streak for Biden and Harris on Prices
Improved data on borrowing costs and price growth has buoyed consumers, but it might be coming too late to significantly affect the presidential race
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How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Banks, Stocks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.
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In Nevada, Economy Tops Issues as Unemployment Remains High
The state is among a handful that will decide the presidential contest, and workers have felt increased prices at the grocery store and gas station.
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Are Voters Feeling Better About the Economy?
After another tumultuous weekend in the presidential campaign, Americans are still largely focused on their finances, new surveys show. That could give an edge to Vice President Kamala Harris.