Two firm inflation prints just made the Fed's 2025 rate cut path a lot 'murkier'
October inflation readings out this week have shown little progress toward the Fed's two percent inflation target, putting into question how deeply the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025.
Wall Street ends mixed while inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
The Dow and the S&P 500 ended slightly higher on Wednesday while the Nasdaq lost ground after October data showed consumer prices rising in line with expectations, adding support to bets that the U.S.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates In November, And More Rate Cuts Are Coming
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on November 7. More interest rate cuts are likely through the end of 2026.
Stock market today: Tech lags as inflation print keeps Fed rate cut on track
The wait is on for fresh consumer inflation data as investors weigh whether a Donald Trump White House would whip up price pressures.
Next Fed rate cut could be 'least justified one in modern history': Leuthold Group
Forget the "Fed put." These days, it's starting to seem like the Federal Reserve has been working on a new derivative: the Fed call. That's according to Doug Ramsey, chief investment officer and portfolio manager at the Leuthold Group.
What the Latest Fed Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Interest Rates
When the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in September, it wasn't a particularly surprising move. At that point, the Fed was expected to make its first rate cut of the year in response to cooling inflation.
Fed lowers key interest rate by quarter point as inflation eases but pace of cuts may slow
After a September half-point cut, the reduction would bring the benchmark federal funds rate down three-quarters of a point from its 23-year high.
Inflation Picks Up to 2.6%, but Door Stays Open to Fed Rate Cut
The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that consumer prices in October rose 2.6% from a year earlier. That marks a pickup in the pace of inflation from September, when prices were up 2.4% on the year.
US inflation rose 2.6% in October — higher than a month earlier — as Fed weighs further rate cuts
US inflation accelerated in October from the pace it set a month earlier — raising doubts whether the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates before the end of the year. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.
After likely quarter-point rate cut, Fed may slow pace of drops if inflation lingers
The Fed is set to lower interest rates a quarter point Thursday. But it's more likely to slow, rather than speed up, 2025 cuts due to inflation
Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months
The annual rate of inflation moved higher last month for the first time since March, as expected — but economists say the underlying trend remains favorable for another round of interest rate cuts.
Investors are underestimating how deep rate cuts will be in 2025, Goldman says
Goldman thinks the Fed will cut rates more aggressively than expected through the end of 2025.
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Fed officials wary of inflation risks as they weigh more rate cuts
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Wall Street edges higher after inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
Expectations for a 25-basis point interest rate cut at the Fed's December meeting jumped to 82% after the ... that he was confident inflation was headed down, noting that the CPI data ...
Stock market today: Indexes trade mixed as investors assess rate outlook after new inflation data
Inflation accelerated slightly for the month of October, sparking concern the Fed could pause its interest rate-cutting cycle ...
Inflation rises 2.6% in October, in line with expectations
Inflation rose slightly in October in line with economists' expectations, as the consumer price index was up 2.6% from a year ...
US Consumer Inflation Picks Up To 2.6% In October
US consumer inflation edged higher last month spurred by an increase in housing costs, according to government data published Wednesday, complicating the US Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest ...