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business1 month ago•5 min saved

Trump Pressures Fed to Pause or Cut Rates Ahead of September Decision

As the Federal Reserve prepares for its September meeting, the Trump administration publicly urges no rate hike and even calls for cuts, with senior officials arguing inflation remains under control and growth supports lower rates. Warsh stresses Fed independence, while Trump even hints at tariffs tied to rate moves. Markets price about a 60% chance of a September hike after strong August job data, and investors await the CPI to gauge the policy path ahead of midterm elections.

via CNBC|

#business #federal-reserve #inflation

economy4 months ago•6 min saved

Warsh Faces Fed Rate-Cut Dilemma as Jobs Surge Delays Action

A strong May payrolls report (172,000 with revisions) muddles the case for near‑term rate cuts and tests new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh as peers publicly scrutinize his inflation framework and policy stance; markets push out easing expectations for June and price a higher likelihood of later-year moves amid persistent inflation and energy-price uncertainties.

via CNBC|

#economy #federal-reserve #inflation

economy4 months ago•4 min saved

Warsh Takes the Fed Helm Amid Inflation Hurdles and Policy Pressure

Kevin Warsh begins as Fed chair facing stubborn inflation, an energy shock, and political pressure to cut rates, while Fed governor Christopher Waller signals a hawkish shift, making near-term easing unlikely as inflation and inflation expectations remain elevated.

via Axios|

#economy #federal-reserve #inflation

business4 months ago•9 min saved

Trump's Fed Chair Pick Meets Market Reality as Yields Surge

Trump taps Kevin Warsh to chair the Fed hoping for lower borrowing costs, but rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions mean rate cuts may be off the table this year, testing Warsh’s independence.

via Politico|

#bond-yields #business #donald-trump

economy4 months ago•19 min saved

Warsh named Fed chair as rate-cut timing becomes political battleground

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Fed chair in a 54-45 vote, delivering a win for Trump even as allies warn that rate cuts may have to wait amid stubborn inflation, while Warsh pledges to remake the central bank.

via The Washington Post|

#economy #fed-chair #federal-reserve

business5 months ago•8 min saved

Warsh’s Fed Playbook Tested by Trump and Oil-Price Surges

Incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh faces Trump’s demand for rapid rate cuts even as Iran-related oil-price spikes and ongoing inflation complicate policy; investors have shifted to pricing little or no cuts this year, while some central bankers anticipate hikes instead. Warsh argues a productivity boost from AI could enable lower rates, but unwinding the Fed’s asset holdings would take time and policymakers remain divided on the path forward.

via Politico|

#business #fed #inflation

economy5 months ago•7 min saved

Powell's Final FOMC Signals Higher Rates for Longer, Pressure on Stocks

Powell’s last FOMC meeting kept rates at 3.50%–3.75% but showed a record dissent against easing, suggesting no rate cuts in 2026. With the market’s CAPE ratio around 40—the highest since 2000—stocks face downside risk if borrowing costs stay high and easing is off the table. The development marks a potentially dubious turning point for Wall Street as valuations remain historically stretched.

via The Motley Fool|

#economy #fomc #interest-rates

business6 months ago•6 min saved

Gold hits 2026 low as rate-cut bets fade amid Iran tensions and dollar rally

Gold futures slid to a 2026 low as investors priced in fewer near-term rate cuts and a stronger dollar amid Iran-related tensions and crude-energy concerns, despite Trump’s five‑day pause on strikes.

via New York Post|

#business #federal-reserve #gold

commodities6 months ago•131 min saved

Gold edges higher as Iran conflict dims bets on rate cuts

Gold edged up in European trading but remains on track for a deep weekly loss as the Iran conflict raises inflation worries and dents bets on near-term rate cuts; spot gold around $4,657/oz and futures near $4,658/oz, with the week’s decline about 8% as the dollar weakens and energy price pressures cloud central bank policy.

via Investing.com|

#commodities #dollar #gold

economy6 months ago•11 min saved

Powell Signals Cautious Path: Fed Holds Rates, Eyes Two Cuts Amid Oil Shock

Fed Chair Powell rejects the stagflation label and says he’ll stay through an ongoing investigation as the Fed holds rates at 3.5%–3.75% and signals two potential cuts this year if inflation progresses. Oil-price shocks from the Iran war push near‑term inflation higher, though higher U.S. energy production could cushion some effects. Markets fell as investors weighed the policy stance against ongoing Middle East uncertainty.

via CNBC|

#economy #fed #inflation

economy6 months ago•2 min saved

Hot PPI Dampens Expectation of Fed Rate Cuts This Year

A hotter-than-expected February producer price index dampens bets on near-term Fed easing, with December cuts priced in around 60% but not with strong conviction. Odds for June/July/September cuts have fallen as inflation stays elevated due to factors like tariffs, the Iran war, and higher services costs. Markets imply a higher-for-longer path, expecting the fed funds rate to end 2026 near 3.43% versus 3.64% now, as traders await the FOMC decision with hawkish expectations.

via CNBC|

#economy #federal-reserve #futures-markets

business7 months ago•2 min saved

State Farm Sends $100 Per Vehicle Cash Back as Auto Rates Fall

State Farm will issue an average $100 per vehicle cash-back dividend to auto policyholders this summer, totaling about $5 billion for more than 49 million vehicles, as auto rates were cut by roughly 10% in 40 states (about $4.6 billion in savings) — the largest dividend in State Farm's 103-year history.

via Axios|

#auto-insurance #business #cash-back-dividend

business7 months ago•3 min saved

Friday PCE Release Could Move Markets as Inflation Bets Take Center Stage

Friday morning's release of the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, the PCE Price Index, could move U.S. markets as traders assess whether inflation is moderating and what that means for Fed rate cuts this year. If PCE confirms cooling inflation, markets could rise with bets of multiple rate cuts; futures currently price in about two 25bp cuts in 2026, potentially lifting to three if the data reinforces a softer inflation path.

via The Motley Fool|

#business #federal-reserve #inflation

business7 months ago•3 min saved

Fed minutes reveal rift over future rate moves

Minutes from the Jan. 27-28 FOMC meeting show a clear split among policymakers on the path for rates: some want further cuts if inflation cools, others urge holding rates for now, and a few even floated hikes if inflation stays above target. The decision to hold was marked by dissent from two governors, even as most officials noted signs of labor-market stabilization. Recent data—strong job gains and a softer CPI—keep the outlook mixed. With Powell nearing the end of his term and Kevin Warsh eyed as a successor, the policy path remains unsettled ahead of upcoming meetings.

via Axios|

#business #federal-reserve #fomc-minutes

business8 months ago•14 min saved

Stocks Slip as Jobs Data Worsens Hiring Signals, Rate-Cut Bets Grow

U.S. stocks fell more than 1% as January labor data showed rising job cuts, higher initial jobless claims, and softer job openings, fueling bets on Fed rate cuts; SPY and QQQ closed lower while odds of a 25-basis-point cut by the March FOMC rose to about 21%.

via TipRanks|

#business #labor-market #qqq