Markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to make roughly two reductions of a quarter-point each this year.
Category: Interest Rates
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Fed Officials Keep an Eye Out for Cracks in the Job Market
Federal Reserve policymakers are watching for any sign that the labor market is weakening abruptly, which might prod them to cut rates sooner.
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June Jobs Report May Hold Clues to Durability of Labor Market
The economy remains solid, but many analysts say that the labor market is in a sensitive place.
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Bonds Are Boring Again. But Political Turmoil Could Change That.
After years of horrendous returns, core bonds were beginning to look like attractive, ho-hum investments. Then the debate happened.
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One Obstacle for Trump’s Promises: This Isn’t the 2016 Economy
Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a repeat playbook would be riskier.
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Apartments Could Be the Next Real Estate Business to Struggle
Owners of some rental buildings are starting to struggle because of rising interest rates and waning demand in some once booming Sun Belt cities.
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Powell Cites ‘Real Progress’ as Central Bankers Assess Inflation Fight
Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, and Christine Lagarde, the European Central Bank chief, sounded optimistic about recent inflation data but reiterated the need for more confidence for rate cuts.
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Auto Sales Grew Slightly in Second Quarter
High interest rates, economic uncertainty and a cyberattack appear to have dampened sales in the three months between April and June.
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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Cools, Welcome News
The economy appears to be downshifting and price gains are moderating, as Federal Reserve officials creep closer to beating inflation.
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Get Ready for the Debate Like an Economics Pro
What you need to know about the economy before Thursday’s showdown between President Biden and Donald J. Trump.
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New Home Construction Slows as Mortgage Rates Remain High
Home building in May fell to its slowest pace in four years despite a supply shortage. That trend could put even greater strain on buyers.
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The Weird Housing Market, in 5 Charts
Home prices have held up better than expected amid high interest rates. But that doesn’t mean the housing market is healthy.