Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s early November meeting suggested another rate increase remained possible, but officials were in no hurry.
Category: Interest Rates
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A 30-Year Trap: The Problem With America’s Weird Mortgages
One big reason the U.S. housing market is broken: Owners don’t want to give up their cushy old loans.
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The Fed’s Decisions Now Could Alter the 2024 Elections
The state of the economy will affect voting next November, and the Federal Reserve may find itself in a delicate position, our columnist says.
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Global Markets Cheer on Better Than Expected Inflation Data
A better-than-expected Consumer Price Index report triggered a big surge in stocks and bonds, as investors bet that interest rates will begin to fall.
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An Optimistic Inflation Report Reduces Pressure on the Fed to Raise Rates
Central bankers have been debating whether a final rate move is needed. A cooler-than-expected October inflation report may take the heat off.
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A High-Stakes C.P.I. Readout on Inflation Is Due
The latest Consumer Price Index report, due out on Tuesday, is expected to show that progress in bringing down inflation is slowing.
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Fed Chair Recalls Inflation ‘Head Fakes,’ Pledges to Do More if Needed
Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, said officials will proceed carefully. But if more policy action is needed, he pledged to take it.
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Automakers Delay Electric Vehicle Spending as Demand Slows
Growth is brisk but slower than expected, causing automakers to question their multibillion-dollar investments in new factories and raising doubts about the effectiveness of federal incentives.
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Huge Reversal in Bonds and Rally in Stocks Cap Wild Week for Markets
A series of data reports and actions by policymakers have led investors to reassess their assumptions about interest rates and the economy.
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Holiday Retail Sales Are Expected to Increase, but at a Slower Pace
Spending in that crucial period is predicted to rise 3 to 4 percent from last year, as the economy cools and demand normalizes.
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Are Higher Rates Slowing the Economy? A Zoo Offers Clues.
Economists are surprised by how strong the economy remains with rates at a 22-year high. But there are some signs of slowing, if you know where to look.