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Wall Street falls on Middle East war inflation fears
Wall Street slid as the Middle East war fueled inflation fears, pushing oil prices higher and raising expectations for Fed rate hikes.
US consumer spending rises as Iran war fuels inflation
U.S. consumer spending rose 0.4% in January as inflation remained elevated and the Iran war pushed energy prices higher, complicating the Federal Reserve rate outlook.
Fed seen cutting interest rates in June despite inflation risks
Economists expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in June despite war-driven inflation risks and higher oil prices, according to a Reuters poll.
Oil shock raises stagflation fears across global markets
Rising oil prices and Middle East tensions are fueling fears of stagflation, pushing inflation higher, rattling bonds and creating new risks for global markets.
Iran war raises risks to US economic resilience, growth
The Iran war is raising risks for the US economy as oil prices rise, shipping lanes face disruption and analysts warn of inflation and slower global growth.
US manufacturing steady as factory prices surge on tariffs
US manufacturing expanded in February as tariffs pushed factory prices to a 3.5-year high, raising inflation risks and lowering expectations for Fed rate cuts.
US consumer prices rise as inflation pressures persist
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2% in January as inflation pressures persisted, keeping the Federal Reserve cautious on interest rate cuts.
Fed’s Barkin questions durability of productivity gains
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin says rising productivity may ease inflation but uncertainty makes it difficult to predict future interest rate policy.
Fed holds rates steady as inflation remains elevated
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, citing elevated inflation and a stabilizing job market, with investors eyeing a possible June rate cut.
US consumer spending rises as labor market stays weak
US consumer spending rose 0.5% in November, but a weak labor market and a falling saving rate highlight uneven economic conditions, federal data showed.
Dollar hits six-week high as jobless claims fall
The dollar climbed to a six-week high after U.S. jobless claims fell unexpectedly, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates on hold.
Tariffs may lower inflation, SF Fed research suggests
San Francisco Fed research suggests Trump-era tariffs may lower inflation while raising unemployment, challenging assumptions behind interest rate policy.
