Fed lowers interest rates by 50 basis points in first cut since 2020 September 18, 2024 Today's rate decision was the most uncertain in years, with investors torn in the run-up to the decision about whether the Fed would cut rates by 25 or 50 basis points.
US retail sales rise ahead of Fed’s interest rate decision September 17, 2024 July's figures were also revised up to show a 1.1 per cent gain having previously been estimated at 1.0 per cent increase.
US inflation falls to lowest level since February 2021 as Fed prepares to cut interest rates September 11, 2024 US inflation fell to its lowest level since February 2021 in August, new figures show, but core prices rose faster than anticipated. Figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that inflation fell to 2.5 per cent in August, down from 2.9 per cent the month before and in line with expectations. Prices increased 0.2 per [...]
Fed’s rate cut in the balance ahead of US inflation figures September 8, 2024 The figures come out a crucial time with the Fed preparing to cut interest rates for the first time since the pandemic.
US employment up after disappointment last month as interest rate cut awaits September 6, 2024 A key indicator for the health of the US economy has come in at a disappointingly stagnant rate, as experts mull over whether it could tip the balance of a recession, or impact the recent indication of interest rate cuts. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released in monthly figures this afternoon, showing the number [...]
Federal Reserve: September rate cut ‘confirmed’ after latest releases August 22, 2024 A September rate cut looks nailed on after minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s last meeting, released last night, showed many rate-setters had considered a cut in July. Several members at the Fed’s last meeting thought there was a “plausible case” for cutting rates by 25 basis points given the progress on inflation and increases [...]
US recession fears ease but markets remain firmly in the red August 5, 2024 US stocks cratered on Monday as the prospect of a recession in the world's largest economy spooked investors across the globe and tech giants were hit by a mass sell-off.
Crucial US inflation data rises slightly faster than expected as Fed ponders next rate move July 26, 2024 A crucial piece of US inflation data came in slightly hotter than expected last month as the Federal Reserve considers when to start cutting interest rates. Figures out today showed the core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, which is the Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation, remained stuck at 2.6 per cent in June. This [...]
US inflation comes in below expectations as eyes turn to Fed’s next rate decision July 11, 2024 Economists think the Fed is likely to start cutting interest rates in September.
Fed’s Powell: Commercial property stress may last years July 9, 2024 The weakness in the commercial property sector may last years, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has warned.