Category: Interest Rates

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as Iran war upends the economic outlook.

The New York Times – Business:
Most officials at the U.S. central bank still expect at least one quarter-point cut to interest rates this year.
Trump Renews Demand for Rate Cuts as Fed Grapples With War in Iran

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Oil prices are soaring, threatening a wider problem with inflation, but the president has insisted that borrowing costs must be lowered.
How to read the Fed’s projections like a pro.

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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s March Meeting

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The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady as officials assess the economic fallout from the war with Iran.
Iran War Risks Sharpening Fed Divisions Over Rate Cuts

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady this week as officials grapple with a host of new economic risks stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.
Kevin Warsh’s Dilemma as Fed Chair Nominee Amid Iran War

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President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve could faces a tough road to confirmation if he seeks quick interest rate cuts. The war in Iran doesn’t help.
Trump Directs Iran War Keeping Markets Top of Mind

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President Trump again demonstrated his desire to keep the stock markets aloft when he suggested U.S. attacks on Iran could end soon.
Elevated Energy Prices Add to Fed’s Dilemma on Interest Rates

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Investors now expect that the Fed will delay a rate cut until September instead of July, as they had before the war in Iran began.
A Crypto Coin Is Gobbling Up U.S. Treasuries

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A new generation of cryptocurrency, pegged to the dollar, is growing rapidly, promising faster payments and potentially lower interest rates. But regulators and bankers warn of risks.
War-Induced Inflation Spike Looms Over Europe’s Economic Recovery

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For months, the region has been encouraged by low inflation and better-than-expected economic growth. A disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East could knock it off course.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for First Time in Years

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The evidence is patchy on whether lower rates have meaningfully spurred more activity, as the Trump administration floats measures it says will make housing more affordable.
Can an A.I. Productivity Boom Clear a Path for More Rate Cuts? Trump’s Fed Pick Thinks So.

The New York Times – Business:
As Federal Reserve chair, Kevin M. Warsh may face a tough task persuading his colleagues to lower borrowing costs because of potential productivity gains.