Fed, inflation and interest rate

Rising inflation expectations could put Fed on shallower rate-cut path
American families are growing sharply less optimistic about the economic outlook, but the Federal Reserve may be loathe to respond aggressively to a weakening economy in light of increasing worries that the Trump administration's trade policy will boost already elevated inflation.
Fed rate cut bets won't be cemented by soft inflation data
The Federal Reserve will likely need a lot more data, and a few more months, to clarify its growth and inflation forecasts and set the path for future rate moves as the impact of tariff and trade uncertainty continues to echo through the world's biggest economy and beyond.
Fed still expected to cut interest rates in 2025 despite trade war — but not until later in year
The Federal Reserve is still expected to cut interest rates this year — but not until the fall — as policymakers weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariffs on trade
Fed Expected to Cut Rates Twice This Year, Starting in September
The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady through the first half of the year, before delivering two reductions beginning in September, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg News.
Fed seen on course for June start to 2025 rate cuts after data
The Federal Reserve is seen restarting interest-rate cuts in June, traders bet on Tuesday, as government data showed U.S. producer prices were unexpectedly flat last month and weekly jobless claims fell.
Fed rate cuts could ward off a serious recession, Jim Cramer says
"We're most likely not going to go into a serious recession, because the Fed can take action to prevent that," he said. "And even if the Fed does nothing, the market can recover once all of this tariff stuff is behind us — and it will be behind us at some point.
What the February Inflation Report Means for the Fed
Inflation came in cooler for February. That could give Federal Reserve officials extra confidence that price pressures were ...
Inflation rate rose by 2.8% in February, CPI report shows. Here's what that means for price relief.
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than ...
Stocks continue losing streak but there was a bright spot related to inflation
The bad news is Wall Street is in correction territory and consumer sentiment reflects the economic turbulence. The good news ...
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
Inflation slowed slightly to 2.8% in February ahead of Federal Reserve meeting
The Labor Department on Wednesday released the consumer price index for February, which found inflation was 2.8%, slower than ...
Here's how tariffs will affect inflation: Goldman Sachs
President Donald Trump's tariff fight risks elevating the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation rate to about 3%, according ...
Inflation May Prevent the Fed From Fending Off a Recession
The rapid flow of policy changes is stoking anxiety around headline economic data. Recently updated indicators have pointed ...
Inflation cools in first full month of Trump term but egg prices soar
Consumer prices rose 2.8% in February compared to a year ago, easing slightly over the first full month under President ...
Inflation and Gas Prices Just Hit 4-Year Lows. The Fed Won’t Care
“Today’s inflation report might appear to further open the door for future Fed easing, but lower airline fares, a volatile component, largely drove the better-than-expected results,” said Ronald ...
Americans lose confidence in economy as Trump’s tariff policies fuel inflation and drive consumer sentiment to 2-year low
March consumer sentiment hits 15-month low amid Trump tariffs and inflation fears. Explore bipartisan economic anxiety and ...