The Federal Reserve left interest rates at 5.25 to 5.5 percent, but its chair, Jerome Powell, said policymakers could still raise rates again.
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Markets Await the Fed’s Next Interest Rate Move
The central bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but Wall Street is growing increasingly anxious over its next move.
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Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Economic Growth
Oil prices climbed again on Friday as armed clashes intensify in Israel and, increasingly, beyond.
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Powell Says Strong Economic Data ‘Could Warrant’ Higher Rates
The Federal Reserve may need to do more if growth remains hot or if the labor market stops cooling, Jerome H. Powell said in a speech.
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Crypto’s Wild D.C. Ride: From FTX at the Fed to a Scramble for Access
FTX’s demise and its leader’s upcoming trial haven’t stopped a major lobbying push by the industry this week, but the events have changed its tone.
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Federal Reserve Officials See Rates Staying High
Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal before the pandemic.
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What to Watch at the Fed’s September Meeting
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to declare victory in its war on inflation. But investors will watch for any hint that rate increases might be over.
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$100 Oil Could Scramble the Fed’s Efforts to Ease Inflation
Goldman Sachs and others are predicting that crude will hit triple-digit prices, a scenario that could impact global economic growth.
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What to Watch at the Fed’s September Meeting
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to declare victory in its war on inflation. But investors will watch for any hint that rate increases might be over.
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Inflation speeds up as gas prices climb, and some details could keep the Fed wary.
The Federal Reserve is likely to closely parse the inflation report released Wednesday, the last major data point before its Sept. 20 rate decision.
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Fed Officials Will Parse Jobs Numbers to Assess Economy’s Momentum
The employment report could be an important factor as central bankers contemplate the future of interest rate policy.