Fed, inflation and Cut Rates

Rising inflation expectations could put Fed on shallower rate-cut path
American families are growing sharply less optimistic about the economic outlook, but the Federal Reserve may be loathe to respond aggressively to a weakening economy in light of increasing worries that the Trump administration's trade policy will boost already elevated inflation.
Fed’s Musalem watching growth risks and rising inflation expectations as he urges 'patient approach' to rates
St. Louis Fed president Alberto Musalem said Monday that he is closely watching longer-term inflation expectations and downside risks to growth as he argues for maintaining a 'patient approach' to monetary policy.
Fed Expected to Cut Rates Twice This Year, Starting in September
The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady through the first half of the year, before delivering two reductions beginning in September, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg News.
What To Expect From The Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision on Wednesday
Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its interest rate flat at Wednesday's policy meeting.Fed officials are reluctant to make any monetary policy moves while they wait to see what President Donald Trump's economic policies will be enacted and how they'll affect the economy.
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper
High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.
Fed still expected to cut interest rates in 2025 despite trade war — but not until later in year
The Federal Reserve is still expected to cut interest rates this year — but not until the fall — as policymakers weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariffs on trade partners, according to a survey released Friday.
Inflation Expectations Have Become Detached From Reality
The Fed faces challenges in cutting rates due to the uncertain impacts of tariffs and inflation expectations. Read more on ...
Americans sour on economy as inflation expectations hit highest level since 1991
Consumer sentiment tumbled in March as the impacts of President Donald Trump's tariff policies and elevated price increases ...
Stocks continue losing streak but there was a bright spot related to inflation
The bad news is Wall Street is in correction territory and consumer sentiment reflects the economic turbulence. The good news ...
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
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When inflation and recession gang up on the economy
Erratic tariff policy poses risk of both rising prices and high unemployment, says economist Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan.
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8 per cent in February, bolstering the case for Federal Reserve to cut interest ...
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars
A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite ...
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Inflation eased more than expected in February, ahead of steel and aluminum tariffs
The latest snapshot of ongoing inflation comes amid a new wave of tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminum imports, which ...
Trade war threatens to rekindle inflation that economists believe ticked lower last month
U.S. inflation may have cooled a bit last month but it could be a short reprieve as President Donald Trump’s tariffs are widely expected to keep prices elevated in the coming months ...