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Fed officials fret over how far they can lower interest rates
'It remains to be seen how much further interest rates will decline or where they might eventually settle'
14 days ago
US politics
Powell doesn't fear Trump. He also can't contain him
The president-elect has been sharply critical of Powell, whom he appointed in 2018.
15 days ago
US Economy
Trump's victory casts a shadow over the Fed
Trump’s most direct way to influence the Fed will come through appointments of key personnel in coming years
22 days ago
US Economy
Fed on course for September rate cut as risks to job market grow
US Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals potential rate cuts in September, balancing inflation and labour market risks.
August 01, 2024
US Economy
The US economy won’t be immune to high rates forever
It is always worth treading carefully when folks tell you the world has changed forever
May 30, 2024
Global Economy
US Fed not in a hurry to cut rates as consumer confidence remains healthy
Despite costs going up, economies are generally resilient
May 30, 2024
US Economy
Powell keeps rate cuts on table but leaves timing less certain
Most Fed watchers expect just one cut now
May 02, 2024
Investing strategies
Citi says Wall Street is wrong to slash Fed rate-cut bets
Citi is sticking by its forecast for five-quarter point cuts this year
April 18, 2024
Global Economy
Powell's US rates warning means headaches for rest of the world
'The longer we see these big central banks waiting to cut rates, the bigger the risk to the underlying economy'
April 17, 2024
US Economy
US core CPI tops forecasts again, likely delaying Fed rate cuts
'The sound you heard there was the door slamming on a June rate cut. That's gone'
April 10, 2024