Fed may halt interest rate cuts—and could even pursue a hike, say analysts
High interest rates and the rising cost of funding were already a top concern for CFOs. Now, that concern could grow following a strong December jobs report—one of the key pieces of data assessed by the Federal Reserve—that has led some economists to predict there will be fewer rate cuts this year,
Fed Rate Cuts Are Probably On Pause For The Near Term
There’s uncertainty about expected policy changes favored by the Trump administration - which may be inflationary to a degree. We anticipate that Fed will leave rates unchanged on Jan 29.
If the Fed pauses rate cuts in January, it might be because of Trump, Fed minutes show
Federal Reserve officials in December signaled concerns that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies could stoke inflation, contributing to a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts this year and even a pause this month.
Fed Official Says Further Rate Cuts Can Wait
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem suggests greater caution is warranted on reducing interest rates.
Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show
But minutes from their December meeting suggest that the decision was a close call — and that there is no guarantee policymakers will lower rates again anytime soon. The minutes of the central bank’s Dec.
Top Fed official backs new rate cuts even if Trump tariffs materialize
A top policymaker at the US Federal Reserve says that he still supports reducing interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs.
Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts
Two top Federal Reserve officials on Thursday questioned the need for many more interest rate cuts. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman and Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid both said the 100 basis points in rate cuts since September has brought the Fed’s benchmark rate down to “neutral,” where it neither dampens or boosts demand.
Dollar stays strong as doubts about Fed rate cuts grow
The dollar rose on Monday, driving its peers to multi-year lows, after Friday's blowout U.S. jobs report underscored economic strength and fueled growing doubts about the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year.
Dollar, U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yields Rise to 2-Year High After Strong Data Dims Rate-Cut Prospects
The dollar hit fresh highs against several currencies and U.S. 10-year borrowing costs increased in tandem, continuing their rise since strong jobs data dampened prospects for Fed rate cuts.
Dollar Rises and Gold Tumbles on Diminished Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Monday rose by +0.23% and posted a new 2-year high. The dollar on Monday had carryover support from last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report that reduced the chances of Fed rate cuts.
Rising dollar pressures peers as further Fed rate cuts questioned
The U.S. dollar rose on Monday, driving its peers to multi-year lows, after Friday's blowout U.S. jobs report underscored the strength of the economy and muddied the outlook for further Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.
8 Fed bank board of directors have requested discount rate cuts before December meeting
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SNAPSHOT Wall St opens lower as investors dial back bets on Fed rate cuts this year
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday, as yields surged after robust payroll numbers last week bolstered ...
Fed rate cuts are already over after they barely started as blowout jobs report shifts focus to hikes, BofA says
"Inflation is stuck above target and risks are skewed to the upside. Economic activity is robust. We see little reason for ...