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Fed report cites inflation rise from tariffs Iran War, AI buildout
The Federal Reserve reports inflation rose due to tariffs, the Iran war, and ai buildout, while labor market stabilizes and economic growth remains moderate.
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.
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.
NY Fed survey shows lower inflation expectations in January
NY Fed survey shows January inflation expectations fell to 3.1% as job market confidence improved, though Americans reported growing financial and credit concerns.
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.
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.
Dollar strengthens ahead of Fed minutes release
The dollar edged higher as investors await Fed minutes for clues on interest rate policy, despite the greenback’s steepest annual drop since 2017.
Fed poised for rate cut as policymakers split on next steps
The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates this week, but deep divisions among policymakers and mixed economic signals make future rate cuts uncertain.
Federal Reserve cuts rates but signals caution ahead
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to support growth, but Chair Jerome Powell warned that future reductions are not guaranteed amid uncertainty.
Colorado joins states defending Federal Reserve autonomy
Colorado and 23 states urged the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the Federal Reserve’s independence from political interference in the Trump v. Cook case.
Fed weighs rate cuts amid inflation and political pressure
The Federal Reserve faces inflation, weak hiring, and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates by a quarter point.
