Inflation likely stayed low last month as Federal Reserve edges closer to cutting rates
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Inflation likely stayed low last month as Federal Reserve edges closer to cutting rates

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For months, cooling inflation has provided gradual relief to America's consumers, who were stung by the price spikes that erupted three years ago, particularly for food, gas, rent and other necessities. At a news conference last month, Powell said that cooler inflation data this spring had strengthened the Fed's confidence that price increases are falling back to a 2% annual pace. Another inflation report will be issued next month before the Fed's Sept. 17-18 meeting, with economists expecting that report to also show that price increases remained mostly tame. but it is coming.” Inflation has eased substantially in the past two years as global supply chains have been repaired, a spate of apartment construction in many large cities has cooled rental costs and higher interest rates have slowed auto sales, forcing dealers to offer better deals to potential car buyers.

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Riksbank Minutes Show Policy Makers Unfazed by Inflation Jump
4 days, 1 hour ago

Riksbank Minutes Show Policy Makers Unfazed by Inflation Jump

Live Mint  

-- Riksbank officials last week agreed on the temporary nature of a recent surge in inflation while also stressing the need for vigilance even as they see no interest-rate moves on the horizon. Several of the five executive board members highlighted differences between the inflation acceleration at the start of 2022 and the situation in past months, according to the …

Tariffs give the Fed an inflation foil
1 week, 3 days ago

Tariffs give the Fed an inflation foil

Live Mint  

President Trump likes to blame Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for any trouble in the economy, but on Wednesday Mr. Powell was able to blame Mr. Trump’s tariffs for at least some of an anticipated inflation rebound. Instead, Mr. Powell shifted the focus to the tariffs Mr. Trump keeps threatening against all and sundry as an explanation for whatever might …

With outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on hold
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1 week, 3 days ago

With outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on hold

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bank of England kept its main U.K. interest rate unchanged at 4.50% on Thursday even though the economy is barely growing and the nation faces more uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the U.S. The decision by the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee was widely expected, and comes a day …

U.S. Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged
1 week, 3 days ago

U.S. Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged

The Hindu  

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year even as it sees inflation staying stubbornly elevated. Powell acknowledged that the Fed initially thought inflation coming out of the pandemic would be temporary, which led it to delay raising rates to combat higher prices. "We’re going to …

Fed projections show economy radically changed by Trump’s election
1 week, 3 days ago

Fed projections show economy radically changed by Trump’s election

Live Mint  

The Federal Reserve’s first set of projections since Donald Trump’s inauguration underscored—in the central bank’s understated and technocratic fashion—just how much the president’s plans to press ahead with widespread tariffs have turned the economic outlook on its head. “We now have inflation coming in from an exogenous source, but the underlying inflationary picture before that was basically 2½% inflation, 2% …

Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged
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1 week, 3 days ago

Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year even as it sees inflation staying stubbornly elevated. Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged The Fed also now expects the economy to grow more slowly this year and next than …

Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged, sees slower growth and higher inflation
1 week, 3 days ago

Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged, sees slower growth and higher inflation

Firstpost  

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year, though it said the outlook is more uncertain US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, at the Federal Reserve in Washington, DC on Wednesday. AFP The Federal Reserve kept …

US Fed Policy: Will Donald Trump’s tariff chaos pinch Jerome Powell? Interest rate to ‘dot plot’—5 indicators to watch
1 week, 3 days ago

US Fed Policy: Will Donald Trump’s tariff chaos pinch Jerome Powell? Interest rate to ‘dot plot’—5 indicators to watch

Live Mint  

US Fed Policy: The US Federal Reserve is all set to announce its monetary policy decision on March 19, after a two-day review meeting to deliberate on the central bank's benchmark interest rate and the state of the US economy. This is the second policy verdict by US Fed Chair Jerome Powell-led Federal Open Market Committee for 2025 and holds …

The Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year and keeps key rate unchanged
1 week, 4 days ago

The Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year and keeps key rate unchanged

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year even as it sees inflation staying stubbornly elevated. I do think with the arrival of the tariff inflation, further progress may be delayed.” On his Truth Social platform late Wednesday, Trump posted: “The Fed would be …

‘Stagflation’ risk puts Federal Reserve in tricky spot as it meets this week
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Stagflation’ risk puts Federal Reserve in tricky spot as it meets this week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When Federal Reserve officials last met in late January, things looked pretty good: Hiring was solid. But even a mild version — with the unemployment rising from its current low level of 4.1%, while inflation stayed stuck above the Fed’s 2% target — would pose a challenge for the central bank. One development likely to unnerve Fed officials …

DC Edit | Will inflation fall lead to rate cut?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

DC Edit | Will inflation fall lead to rate cut?

Deccan Chronicle  

Retail inflation declined to 3.75 per cent in February 2025 for the first time in the last six months, owing to a greater-than-expected fall in vegetable prices. In terms of use-based industry classification, capital goods led the pack with 7.8 per cent growth, followed by consumer durable goods, infrastructure, primary goods, and intermediate goods. Consumer non-durable goods, or Fast-Moving Consumer …

Mint Quick Edit | Inflation: In RBI’s control at last?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mint Quick Edit | Inflation: In RBI’s control at last?

Live Mint  

In January 2025, inflation was almost 4.3%. Policymakers at RBI would be heaving a sigh of relief, as the drop seems to validate their decision to cut interest rates last month in anticipation of a price cool-off. With concerns of economic growth having mounted, RBI’s next decision due in April could confirm a pivot away from inflation control to a …

US consumer price growth slows in February, but Trump tariffs expected to boost inflation in coming months
2 weeks, 3 days ago

US consumer price growth slows in February, but Trump tariffs expected to boost inflation in coming months

Hindustan Times  

U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in February, but the improvement is likely temporary against the backdrop of aggressive tariffs on imports that are expected to raise the costs of most goods in the months ahead. The consumer price index rose 0.2% last month after accelerating 0.5% in January, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday. …

Retail inflation likely fell below 4% in February: Report
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Retail inflation likely fell below 4% in February: Report

India Today  

India's February consumer inflation likely eased below the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4.0% for the first time in six months on moderating food price rises, a Reuters poll showed, bolstering expectations of interest rate cuts. As fresh winter produce hit markets over the past few months, food items - which make up nearly half of the inflation …

Powell says Fed marking time to see economic impact of Trump policies
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Powell says Fed marking time to see economic impact of Trump policies

Live Mint  

March 7 - The U.S. central bank will be in no rush to cut interest rates while it waits for more clarity on how the policies of the new Trump administration affect the economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said at an economic forum in New York City on Friday. MARKET REACTION: STOCKS: The S&P 500 pared a loss and …

Fed Chair Powell says he’s not worried about the economy amid Trump’s tariff chaos
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Fed Chair Powell says he’s not worried about the economy amid Trump’s tariff chaos

CNN  

Washington CNN — America is feeling uneasy about the Trump administration’s rapid-fire trade policy changes, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday he’s not worried. Factoring in Trump’s uncertainty Fed policymakers manage uncertainty by trying to predict the different ways the economy could evolve in the coming months, based on economic models using a vast array of data. “I’d …

Inflation eases to 2.4% in Europe, supporting likely central bank rate cut
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Inflation eases to 2.4% in Europe, supporting likely central bank rate cut

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation in Europe eased to an annual 2.4% in February, supporting the case for another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank - but leaving open how far the central bank will go in lowering borrowing costs for an economy that’s still struggling to show robust growth. The February figure for the 20 countries that use …

Inflation is easing, but another alarm bell is ringing about the US economy
1 month ago

Inflation is easing, but another alarm bell is ringing about the US economy

CNN  

CNN — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled as expected in January; however, the good news came with another potential red flag for the US economic engine: Consumers pulled back their spending by the most in nearly four years. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose 2.5% in January from the year before, slowing from December’s 2.6% annual rate, …

US Fed Meeting Minutes: Officials signal caution on interest rate amid inflation concerns
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1 month, 1 week ago

US Fed Meeting Minutes: Officials signal caution on interest rate amid inflation concerns

Live Mint  

US Federal Reserve officials remain cautious about adjusting interest rates, emphasizing the need for further progress on inflation before making any changes, minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s January 28-29 meeting showed, according to a Bloomberg report. “Participants indicated that, provided the economy remained near maximum employment, they would want to see further progress on inflation before making additional …

Federal Reserve officials see risks of higher inflation ahead, support pause in rate cuts
1 month, 1 week ago

Federal Reserve officials see risks of higher inflation ahead, support pause in rate cuts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials at a meeting last month pointed to rising risks that inflation could worsen, a key reason they kept their benchmark interest rate unchanged. According to minutes of the Jan. 28-29 meeting, which were released Wednesday, Fed officials said that President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and mass deportations of migrants, as well as strong consumer spending, …

What inflation surge means for your weekly shop - and why it has killed interest rate cut hopes
1 month, 1 week ago

What inflation surge means for your weekly shop - and why it has killed interest rate cut hopes

The Independent  

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UK inflation spikes to a 10-month high, likely to worry the Bank of England
1 month, 1 week ago

UK inflation spikes to a 10-month high, likely to worry the Bank of England

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Inflation in the U.K. rose …

Markets scale back US Fed rate cut bets for 2025 amid inflation uncertainty
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Markets scale back US Fed rate cut bets for 2025 amid inflation uncertainty

Live Mint  

Market expectations of multiple rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve this year have weakened after US consumer prices rose more than expected in January, increasing the likelihood that the central bank will keep interest rates higher for longer. Policymakers are closely watching White House trade policy, with President Donald Trump pushing aggressive tariffs that also could boost prices and …

Trump demands interest rates to be cut even after inflation hit a seven-month high
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump demands interest rates to be cut even after inflation hit a seven-month high

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump called for interest rates in the US to be cut last night even after inflation hit a seven-month high. Closely-watched figures showed that inflation in the world’s biggest economy rose from 2.9 per cent in December to 3 per cent in January – their highest level since June. Costs crunch: Donald Trump called for interest rates in the …

Powell says Trump’s comments won’t affect interest rate decisions by the Fed
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Powell says Trump’s comments won’t affect interest rate decisions by the Fed

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s calls for lower interest rates won’t lead the central bank to change its rate decisions. !” Yet Powell indicated during a press conference last month that the Fed, after cutting its key rate three times late last year, would hold off on further cuts as it waited …

US inflation tops forecasts, dimming chances for Federal Reserve rate cuts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US inflation tops forecasts, dimming chances for Federal Reserve rate cuts

Hindustan Times  

Underlying US inflation last month rose by the most since March, diminishing chances the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates anytime soon. The so-called core consumer price index — which excludes food and energy costs — increased 0.4% in January after a 0.2% advance in December, Bureau of Labor Statistics figures showed Wednesday. Wednesday’s report serves as further evidence that …

Market tanks over hot inflation report as Trump demands interest rate cut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Market tanks over hot inflation report as Trump demands interest rate cut

Daily Mail  

Trump's first inflation report since beginning his second term shows prices have risen more than expected. It comes as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Senators yesterday that the Fed would not rush cutting interest rates as it continues its battle to tame inflation. Stocks took a hit in pre-market trading with the S&P 500 down more than one percent …

Powell says Fed doesn’t need to rush on rate cuts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Powell says Fed doesn’t need to rush on rate cuts

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a simple message to Congress to start two days of testimony on Tuesday: Because the economy is doing well, the Fed can take its time to decide when and whether to lower interest rates. Powell defended last year’s rate cuts as a needed recalibration of its policy stance to account for improvement on inflation …

Did prices jump in January? Inflation report will provide latest update on consumer costs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Did prices jump in January? Inflation report will provide latest update on consumer costs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Inflation likely stayed elevated last month in the latest sign that consumer price growth has gotten stuck after declining for much of last year. Wednesday’s inflation report will be closely watched to see if a recent trend that has bedeviled the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve will continue: In January 2024, prices jumped sharply in part because many …

Inflation soars in January, hampering plans for rate cuts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inflation soars in January, hampering plans for rate cuts

Salon  

Inflation in the United States suddenly rose in January, in a turn of events one Federal Reserve Bank president called "sobering." The latest update showed that inflation rose to 3 percent in January — a leap of 0.5% and the fastest monthly increase since August 2023 — after many common household goods soared in price. Austan Goolsbee, president of the …

US inflation rises to 3% in January, delaying Fed rate cuts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US inflation rises to 3% in January, delaying Fed rate cuts

India Today  

WASHINGTON: U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gasoline and rents rose, a disappointment for families and businesses struggling with higher costs and likely underscoring the Federal Reserve’s resolve to delay further interest rate cuts. “This just extends the Fed’s hold.” Inflation often jumps in January as many companies raise their prices at the beginning of the …

Will retail inflation cool down further in January? Here's all you need to know
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will retail inflation cool down further in January? Here's all you need to know

India Today  

The country’s retail inflation is likely to witness a dip in January 2025, bringing relief to consumers, as per economists polled by Reuters. This decline is attributed to slowing food price rises, particularly in cereals, milk, vegetables, pulses, and sugar, as mentioned by the Reserve Bank of India in its January 2025 Bulletin. The RBI mentioned continued reduction in rice …

Little to no relief from high borrowing costs expected as Fed Chair Powell heads to the Hill
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Little to no relief from high borrowing costs expected as Fed Chair Powell heads to the Hill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The odds of further interest rate cuts this year by the Federal Reserve dwindled last week as unemployment fell and more officials say they want to see how new policies from the White House affect the economy. On Friday, Fed governor Adriana Kugler said that the labor market was “stable” and that “gives us a little bit of …

US inflation is lingering and tariffs threatened by Trump could nudge prices in wrong direction
1 month, 4 weeks ago

US inflation is lingering and tariffs threatened by Trump could nudge prices in wrong direction

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, while some underlying prices pressures showed signs of easing. When measured in shorter time frames, inflation is slowing: In December, core prices ticked up 0.2% from the previous month, a pace that is nearly consistent with the Fed’s annual target. But the Fed’s preferred gauge …

U.S. inflation is lingering and tariffs threatened by Trump could nudge prices in wrong direction
1 month, 4 weeks ago

U.S. inflation is lingering and tariffs threatened by Trump could nudge prices in wrong direction

LA Times  

An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, while some underlying price pressures showed signs of easing. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that consumer prices rose 2.6% in December from a year earlier, up from a 2.4% annual pace in November and the third straight increase. When measured in shorter time frames, inflation …

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in unanimous decision
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2 months ago

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in unanimous decision

Deccan Chronicle  

The US Federal Reserve has decided to maintain its key interest rate unchanged, holding the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent.The decision comes as the central bank assesses the current state of the US economy, which remains strong despite some inflationary pressures.Chair Jerome Powell, addressing the press after the Federal Open …

Inflation eases as the price of essentials like fuel, pharmaceuticals and electricity fall
2 months ago

Inflation eases as the price of essentials like fuel, pharmaceuticals and electricity fall

ABC  

The chances of a Reserve Bank interest rate cut in February have improved significantly. Annual core inflation fell from a revised 3.6 per cent in the September quarter, to 3.2 per cent in the December quarter. Annual healthcare inflation has dropped from 4.8 per cent to 4 per cent — indeed, there was deflation in the health category in the …

The Federal Reserve ignored Trump’s interest rate demands — and he’s not taking it well
2 months ago

The Federal Reserve ignored Trump’s interest rate demands — and he’s not taking it well

CNN  

New York CNN — The Federal Reserve kicked off its second Trump era right where it left off: Doing exactly what it wanted to do, ignoring President Donald Trump’s demands that it lower rates. “But restoring price stability when inflation is high can require measures that are not popular in the short term as we raise interest rates to slow …

Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees no hurry to cut again
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2 months ago

Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees no hurry to cut again

Live Mint  

* US central bank leaves policy rate in 4.25%-4.50% range * Officials still waiting for clarity on Trump policies * 'We do not need to be in a hurry,' Powell says By Howard Schneider, Michael S. Derby WASHINGTON, Jan 29 - The U.S. central bank held interest rates steady on Wednesday and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there would …

Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell defies Trump as US central bank leaves rates on hold
2 months ago

Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell defies Trump as US central bank leaves rates on hold

Daily Mail  

The US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell last night defied Donald Trump as the central bank left interest rates on hold and said that it was in no hurry to make further cuts. And he mounted a robust defence of the Fed’s independent decision-making, saying: ‘Don’t look for us to do anything else.’ In its first rates decision since Trump’s …

How Federal Reserve's interest rate pause will impact regular American wallets
2 months ago

How Federal Reserve's interest rate pause will impact regular American wallets

Hindustan Times  

Borrowers hoping for more financial relief from the Federal Reserve may need to wait longer, as the central bank is expected to pause additional rate cuts at its January 29 meeting. Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady, pausing to assess the inflation outlook following a string of rate reductions last year. How Fed's interest rate pause affects borrowers “Anyone …

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, says decision was ‘unanimous’
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2 months ago

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, says decision was ‘unanimous’

Hindustan Times  

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to keep the interest rate cuts unchanged in its first major decision under President Donald Trump's second term. The Fed Reserve said that the interest rate will remain unchanged in the 4.25-4.50% range, noting that inflation remains "somewhat elevated, and economic outlook is uncertain". The Fed statement does not include the language that …

Fed hold rates steady, sees inflation as ‘elevated,’ as Powell declines comment on Trump
2 months ago

Fed hold rates steady, sees inflation as ‘elevated,’ as Powell declines comment on Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue. In a statement, the Fed said the job market is “solid,” and noted …

Inflation fall sparks hopes for a rate cut
2 months ago

Inflation fall sparks hopes for a rate cut

ABC  

Welcome to The World Today. Andy Park: So the question that really matters is how will the Reserve Bank likely view these figures ahead of next month's interest rates decision? Andy Park: Two of Victoria's national parks remain closed as fire crews continue to bring several large bushfires under control in Victoria's west. Kathleen O'Connor: Fire crews have spent the …

US Fed leaves rates unchanged, says uncertainty from potential tariffs
2 months ago

US Fed leaves rates unchanged, says uncertainty from potential tariffs

Al Jazeera  

US Fed is in a holding pattern as it awaits more inflation and jobs data and clarity on President Donald Trump’s tariffs. After several months in which inflation data has largely moved sideways, the US central bank dropped from its latest policy statement language saying that inflation “has made progress” towards the Fed’s 2 percent inflation goal, noting only that …

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn
2 months ago

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn

NPR  

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday as it seeks to curb stubborn inflation. Sponsor Message While the decision to leave rates unchanged was widely expected, it sets up a potential clash with President Trump, who told reporters earlier this month that he believes …

Fed pauses interest rate cuts. What happens next may depend on Trump
2 months ago

Fed pauses interest rate cuts. What happens next may depend on Trump

LA Times  

President Trump nominated Jerome Powell to be the Fed chair in 2017 but frequently criticized him for not lowering interest rates in Trump’s first term. After three successive interest rate cuts, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday made no change in its benchmark lending rate amid new economic uncertainties over the outlook for inflation and President Trump’s continued threats of new …

Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to pause interest rate cuts
2 months ago

Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to pause interest rate cuts

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second term. Fed officials reached that conclusion in their latest policy statement, omitting a phrase included in the previous statement that said inflation has “made progress.” Officials have said recently that they’re still confident inflation will eventually …

Rate cut chances increase after inflation slows in final quarter of 2024
2 months ago

Rate cut chances increase after inflation slows in final quarter of 2024

ABC  

The odds of an interest rate cut next month have increased, with official figures showing the Reserve Bank of Australia's preferred measure of inflation fell to 3.2 per cent over the year to December. The more volatile headline inflation figure came in at 0.2 per cent for the December quarter and 2.4 per cent for the year, down from a …

December inflation figures set to make or break February rate cut, with government watching on
2 months ago

December inflation figures set to make or break February rate cut, with government watching on

ABC  

The new inflation figures published on Wednesday may be decisive for the Reserve Bank as it weighs a February interest rate cut. Good news expected on inflation The Reserve Bank's preferred "underlying" measure of inflation was 3.5 per cent in the September quarter, and it forecasts a slight decline to 3.4 per cent in December. Taylor Nugent, a senior economist …

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