Fed, inflation

Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation. Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling.
Fed’s Williams Expects Gradual Decline in Inflation, Interest Rates
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams expects inflation to continue to decline to a 2% annual pace, but not in a linear fashion.
Rise In October Consumer Inflation Not Enough To Stop Fed Rate Cuts
Consumer inflation accelerated in October 2024. However, the odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut on December 18 are still high.
Fed’s Waller Leans Toward Favoring December Rate Cut
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said he was leaning toward favoring a cut in interest rates at the central bank’s meeting later this month, though he also said he could be open to arguments for holding rates steady.
Fed says it believes inflation will continue to fall; possible rate cuts ahead
Despite inflation in some sectors remaining outside the Federal Reserve's benchmark of 2%, officials indicated they are pleased with the current easing of interest rates, and more gradual cuts may follow.
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher to 2.8% — stoking doubts on December rate cut
The latest inflation data will likely reinforce the central bank’s cautious approach when it meets to decide on cutting interest rates next month.
US Fed Officials See Inflation Fight As Broadly On Track
The US appears on track to hit its long-term target of two percent inflation despite a recent uptick, two Federal Reserve ...
A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when ...
Fed's Williams eyes further cuts as price pressures cool further
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Monday the U.S. central bank is likely to lower its interest ...
The Fed is Losing the Inflation Battle. Investors Don’t Care
Asset prices, meanwhile, have shrugged off all indication that the Fed’s inflation battle is moving in the wrong direction.
The Fed's Preferred Inflation Measure Remains Stubbornly High
Fed officials had been hoping this fall for a clean downtrend in inflation, allowing them to focus more fully on preventing ...
Fed's favored inflation gauge showed price growth picked up in October
The Commerce Department released data showing that PCE inflation ticked higher in October, though the Federal Reserve's ...
Charting the Global Economy: Sticky Inflation Backs Fed Caution
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure accelerated in October, helping explain US central bankers’ more cautious ...
US economy holds firm in early Q4; inflation stuck above Fed's target
U.S. consumer spending increased slightly more than expected in October, suggesting the economy retained much of its solid ...