The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Ticked Up Slightly in December
The central bank needs to see further progress on inflation or weakness in the labor market to resume interest rate cuts.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
Key Fed Indicator Shows Inflation Rose in December
An inflation metric favored by the Federal Reserve rose in December, showing that prices continue to rise at a pace greater than the central bank wants while leaving consumers paying more for everyday items.
The Fed’s go-to inflation gauge heated up again
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge moved even higher in December, driven largely by rising energy prices as well as food. However, a closely watched measurement of underlying inflation trends indicated some progress in the fight to rein in price hikes.
Key Fed measure shows core inflation at 2.8%, in line with expectations
Inflation closed out 2024 on a strong note, as a price gauge the Federal Reserve focuses on came in well above the central bank’s target, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Fed's favored inflation gauge accelerates further in December
The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure accelerated for a third month in a row in December, according to government data published Friday, while underlying inflation was unchanged.
The Fed Is Sitting on the Sidelines, but for How Long?
The relative calm in the markets may not survive upheaval in the A.I. sector and a deluge of disruptive Trump policies, our ...
Ex-Federal Reserve adviser Rogers arrested for passing trade secrets to China
A former senior adviser to the U.S. Federal Reserve, John Harold Rogers, was arrested on charges he conspired to steal Fed ...
The Fed is hitting the pause button on rate cuts, for now. Here's the impact on your money.
Borrowers hoping for more financial relief from the Federal Reserve may have a wait on their hands, as the central bank is ...
Federal Reserve's Bowman says further rate cuts should be gradual, cautious
Bowman said on Friday she expects declining inflation to allow further interest rate cuts this year, but feels many factors ...
Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to pause interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second ...
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal ...
Trump may be his own worst enemy in his fight against the Fed
Trump has said he wants lower interest rates, but he may be standing in his own way.The president said he would demand ...
The Federal Reserve ignored Trump’s interest rate demands — and he’s not taking it well
The Federal Reserve kicked off its second Trump era right where it left off: Doing exactly what it wanted to do, ignoring President Donald Trump’s demands that it lower rates.
Fed Meeting Today Live: The FOMC is Struggling With More Uncertainty Than Usual, Chair Powell Says
Welcome to Investopedia's live blog of the Federal Reserve's January meeting. Here, we will bring you the latest news on the ...
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday as it began a new wait-and-see policy stance amid a cloudy ...
The Fed sent stocks spiraling after its last meeting, and now the central bank is expected to leave interest rates untouched on Wednesday
The Fed signaled as much at its last meeting in December, when the central bank delivered an interest cut, but hinted that it ...