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Dallas Fed's Logan signals rate cuts require US labor market cooling
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Lorie Logan on Thursday signaled she was ready to keep interest rates on hold for "quite some time" even if inflation drops closer to the Fed's 2% goal, as long as the labor market does not falter.
Why the labor market could be the only hope for another Fed rate cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appears confident in the US labor market. But that means any signs of a slowdown could force the central bank to act.
Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and President Trump's plans.
Solid Labor Market Gives Fed Cover to Extend Rate Pause
Across a number of metrics, the labor market looks remarkably stable even as it has cooled. Monthly jobs growth has stayed solid and the unemployment rate has barely budged from its current level of 4.1 percent after rising over the summer. The number of Americans out of work and filing for weekly benefits remains low, too.
Tariffs Could Reduce Chance Of Fed Interest Rates Cuts In 2025
Tariffs on U.S. goods and services may complicate the Federal Reserve’s decision making as market expectations for 2025 interest rate cuts decline.
Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to pause interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second term.
The Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.
Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on cutting interest rates.
Fed pauses interest rate cuts. What happens next may depend on Trump
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 tariffs and other measures.
Fed’s Logan Is Skeptical That Further Rate Cuts Are Necessary
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said interest rates may already be near a neutral level, potentially obviating the need for further cuts even if inflation continues to cool.
Dallas Fed's Logan sees little room for more rate cuts, even if inflation nears target
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan believes that a higher neutral interest rate has left little room for further monetary policy easing, even if inflation comes in close to the Fed's target in the next few months.
Jobs report surprise could upend Fed rate cut bets in coming months
The U.S. economy added a smaller-than-expected tally of new jobs last month, but a sharp jump in wage growth and revisions ...
Morgan Stanley revises Fed rate cut forecast amid tariff uncertainty
Morgan Stanley joined Barclays and Macquarie in forecasting a single 25 basis point interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal ...
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The Fed is hitting the pause button on rate cuts, for now. Here's the impact on your money.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates
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BOE Cuts Interest Rates. What That Means for the Dollar.
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Morning Bid: India eyes historic rate cut, global easing momentum mounts
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Trump is focused on lowering bond yields, not fighting the Fed, Treasury chief says
The Trump administration isn't looking to clash with the Federal Reserve over interest rates, Treasury Secretary Scott ...
Trump’s trade war adds to ‘clear decoupling’ on central bank rate cuts
The Bank of England is expected to follow Eurozone and Canadian counterparts by cutting while the Federal Reserve holds ...