The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge was relatively stable on an annual basis, the latest reminder that bringing inflation down is a bumpy process.
Category: Interest Rates
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S&P 500 Surges to Start the Year
The S&P 500, rising 10 percent, set the pace as investors looked forward to interest rate cuts.
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Those Billion-Dollar Lottery ‘Jackpots’ Aren’t Even Half That Big
The latest enticing lottery prizes are the product of misleading advertising and high interest rates, our columnist says.
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Investors Pour Money Into Wall St. as Stocks Set New Highs
The influx of cash reflects optimism about the economy and company earnings despite high interest rates and stubborn inflation.
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In the Markets, a Tug of War Between Big Tech and the Fed
On Wall Street, excitement about A.I. outweighs concern about interest rates. But rocketing stocks could make it tough for the Federal Reserve to cut rates.
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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates After U.K. Inflation Slows
Britain’s central bank held its key interest rate at the highest level in 16 years for the fifth straight meeting.
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The Fed Stays the Course on Rates
Markets are cheering the central bank’s forecast for three interest rate cuts this year. But Fed policymakers are divided on the issue.
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What Comes Next for the Housing Market?
The Federal Reserve still expects to cut rates this year, and a change in selling practices could shake up home shopping. Here’s the outlook.
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What to Watch Today From the Federal Reserve Meeting
The central bank is not expected to change interest rates, but its economic projections will be in focus.
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What the Fed’s Rate Moves Could Mean for Loans, Mortgages and Savings
Higher rates benefit those who can save, but for borrowers, falling rates would reduce bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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What to Watch on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve Meets
The central bank is not expected to change interest rates, but its economic projections will be in focus.
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Fed Meets Amid Worries That Inflation Progress Might Stall
Inflation had been moderating steadily, but it is now hovering around 3 percent. Will lowering it fully to normal levels prove difficult?