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Puget Sound Energy seeks $1.5B rate hike, drawing fierce opposition from regulators and consumer groups

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has requested a $1.5 billion rate increase over three years, which would raise typical electric bills by $612 annually by 2029. The utility seeks to boost its profit margin to 10.8% and invest in new gas and renewable infrastructure. Opponents, including the state Attorney General and Consumer Reports, argue the costs are excessive and that cleaner, cheaper alternatives exist. Public hearings are scheduled in late September and early October, with a final decision expected in January.

via KUOW|

#business #consumer-reports #energy-policy

business23 days ago•3 min saved

BOJ Hikes Policy to 1.25% as Yen Falls and Nikkei Rises

Japan's central bank lifted its policy rate to 1.25%, the highest since 1995, prompting a weaker yen and a slide in the 10-year JGB yield even as the Nikkei 225 climbed about 1.5%; the move came with a split 7-2 vote and without updated forecasts, fueling debate over how high rates will eventually go, with a December hike still seen as possible.

via CNBC|

#boj-policy #business #jgb-yield

politics-and-government23 days ago•19 min saved

Trump backs Warsh after Fed rate hike, signaling influence on Fed leadership

Stocks rallied as the Fed hiked rates; President Trump criticized the decision but publicly supported former Fed chair Kevin Warsh, reportedly speaking with him before the meeting, fueling speculation that Warsh could influence future policy and a potential shift away from Jerome Powell, underscoring ongoing debate over central-bank independence.

via Yahoo Finance|

#fed #politics-and-government #powell-independence

markets23 days ago•3 min saved

Fed’s Hawkish Tilt Could Roil Tech and Push the S&P Lower

Investors brace for a likely FOMC rate hike as inflation stays stubborn, with the Fed potentially lifting the funds rate from 3.50% to 3.75% and possibly overhauling communication tools like forward guidance and the dot plot; Warsh’s hawkish stance adds uncertainty about policy signaling. The S&P 500 could face near-term downside from two forces—pressure on big‑tech free cash flow if rates stay higher and multiple compression for software—meaning a hawkish tilt could weigh on long‑duration growth even as oil/geopolitics have priced in some risk.

via Trefis|

#fed #inflation #markets

finance23 days ago•21 min saved

Hawkish Fed Could Pressure the S&P After Rate-Hike Talk

Analysts expect the Fed to hike rates at the upcoming FOMC meeting, potentially lifting the funds rate to 3.75% and signaling a hawkish stance. The article warns this could pressure the S&P 500 in the near term, driven by two opposing forces: (a) free-cash-flow and margin concerns for mega-cap tech as higher rates increase discounting and capex intensity, and (b) valuation multiple compression in software and growth names. It also notes that any shift in communication—such as ditching forward guidance or altering the dot plot—could unsettle markets further. The piece positions a disciplined, high-quality stock portfolio as an anchor amid macro uncertainty and frames the rate decision as a potential turning point for equities into late 2026.

via Yahoo Finance|

#fed-policy #finance #fomc

economy24 days ago•20 min saved

Fed poised for 25bp hike as dot-plot takes center stage

Markets broadly expect the Federal Reserve to raise its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%, with rate futures pricing in roughly a 90% chance of the move. The key signal will come from the Fed’s dot plot and Chair Warsh’s post-decision remarks, which could point to further hikes or a near-term pause. A hawkish dot plot would push long-term yields higher and TLT lower, while signals of a pause could bring relief. Economists from Citi and other firms have seen a hike as likely, with some forecasting two moves, highlighting that Warsh’s guidance will be crucial given the committee’s divisions.

via Yahoo Finance|

#dot-plot #economy #fed

business25 days ago•131 min saved

Warsh’s Balance: Markets Expect Fed Hikes Despite Trump Pressure

Warsh’s independence could be tested as markets price in multiple Federal Reserve rate hikes this year, even as President Trump pressures for faster action; with the Fed set to publish projections, economists note that pausing if inflation cools remains possible and would challenge credibility and market reactions.

via AP News|

#business #donald-trump #federal-reserve

business25 days ago•342 min saved

Treasury yields jump to near-2007 highs as Fed decision looms

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to about 5.04%, its highest intraday level since 2007, as traders priced in roughly a 92% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike at the upcoming policy meeting. A decision to hold could trigger further bond selling, while a hike—already priced in—could keep yields moving higher and influence markets broadly; the two-year yield also sits at multi‑year highs, reflecting inflation concerns and Fed expectations.

via CNN|

#bond-market #business #fed

business26 days ago•6 min saved

Warsh Faces Crucial Fed Decision as Markets Price a Hike Amid Inflation Watch

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a pivotal FOMC meeting with markets pricing a 25-basis-point hike; debate over timing and messaging mirrors disagreements about inflation’s path, with August CPI at 3.4% headline (2.4% core) keeping pressure. The vote margin, the dot plot, and Warsh’s post‑meeting remarks will reveal whether the Fed is entering a multi‑step hiking cycle or a one‑and‑done move.

via CNBC|

#business #fed #fomc

finance27 days ago•21 min saved

Warsh’s Inflation Crossroads: Fed Poised for a Hike to Tame Prices

The Federal Reserve, led by Kevin Warsh, faces a defining test as August inflation holds at 3.4% and markets price in a 25-basis-point rate hike at the upcoming policy meeting. With inflation stubbornly high and President Trump pressing for lower rates, Warsh’s independence and credibility are under scrutiny as policymakers weigh delivering relief from inflation versus political pushback; the decision is due after the two-day meeting on Wednesday at 2:00 pm ET.

via Yahoo Finance|

#federal-reserve #finance #inflation

economy29 days ago•23 min saved

Core inflation surprise backs near-certain Fed rate hike

August core CPI rose 0.3% month over month (versus 0.2% expected), lifting core inflation to about 2.4% year over year, while headline CPI rose 3.4% YoY and 0.4% MoM. With oil rebounding toward $100 a barrel, markets price in roughly a 90% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike at next week's meeting, though officials remain divided on how quickly inflation will cool.

via Yahoo Finance|

#core-cpi #cpi #economy

finance29 days ago•22 min saved

Fed Eyes September Hike as PCE Keeps Inflation Hot

The article argues that, despite CPI cooling, August PCE inflation remains stickier than the Fed’s 2% target, and Fed Chair Warsh—and other FOMC members—appear likely to have already decided on a rate increase for the Sept. 16 meeting, guided by the PCE gauge (the Fed’s preferred inflation measure) and Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks signaling that price stability must move toward 2% at sufficient speed. Market dynamics and the latest data suggest a Sept. hike is increasingly priced in by investors.

via finance.yahoo.com|

#fed #finance #fomc

finance1 month ago•20 min saved

Inflation data in focus as investors weigh the next Fed move

Investors are bracing for next week’s inflation readings (PPI on Thursday and CPI on Sept. 11) to judge whether the Fed will hike rates at its Sept. 15–16 meeting. Economists expect August CPI to rise about 0.4% with a 0.2% core gain, though cooling in June–July has kept the debate alive. A hotter print could lift rate-hike odds and push yields higher, while a cooler print could reinforce expectations that rates stay unchanged. The market has risen in 2026 but remains sensitive to inflation data and policy signals.

via Yahoo Finance|

#cpi #fed #finance

markets1 month ago•40 min saved

Jobs data stirs rate-hike jitters as stocks close lower and yields rise

Stocks closed lower on Friday after stronger-than-expected jobs data boosted bets on a Fed rate hike and pushed Treasury yields up, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq still posted weekly gains as AI-focused Magnificent Seven stocks helped support sentiment.

via MarketWatch|

#jobs-data #markets #rate-hike

business1 month ago•7 min saved

Bitcoin Breaks Back Toward $80K as Fed Signals Pause Triggers Massive Short-Squeeze

Bitcoin reclaimed near $80k after Fed Governor Waller signaled a potential rate pause, sparking a broad crypto rally; more than $415 million of short positions were liquidated in 24 hours as a short-squeeze intensified, while U.S. stocks rose and the odds of a September rate hike fell to about 50%.

via Decrypt|

#bitcoin #business #fed