Egg prices are surging again. Why Powell and the Fed’s grip on inflation may be slipping.
The price increase in this consumer staple is complicating the central bank’s ability to achieve a soft landing.
Bank of America resets interest rate cut forecast after inflation shocker
The decision comes after the central bank trimmed rates three times starting in September 2024, which has pushed down the ...
Analysis-Trump's focus on US yields fuels bets on bank leverage rule review
The Trump administration's pledge to contain long-term U.S. Treasury yields has strengthened bond market expectations that a ...
Why Investors Shouldn’t Hold Their Breath for Interest Rate Cuts
A resilient job market, healthy economic growth, and high consumer demand point to an economy that’s in “an incredibly strong position,” explains PIMCO economist Tiffany Wilding. At the same time, ...
Fed's Logan calls for caution on rate cuts, even if inflation cools
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Lorie Logan on Friday reiterated her view that even if inflation nears the Fed's 2% ...
30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall Again
Rewinding further, the 30-year average notched a high 7.37% last spring, so today's rates are significantly improved vs. 10 ...
Markets scale back US Fed rate cut bets for 2025 amid inflation uncertainty
January’s consumer price index exceeded expectations, leading to diminished hopes for multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Minutes, PMI Data in Focus; RBA Likely to Cut Rates
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting will be closely watched for any comments on the likely impact of President Trump’s plans for widespread trade tariffs.
Refinance Rates Reverse Course With a Sizable Drop
Rates on 30-year refinance loans dropped 8 basis points Thursday, reducing the average to the notable 7.00% mark. Last week, ...