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.
Central banks keep markets guessing on path of interest rates July 2, 2024 Investors looking for clear guidance on the path of interest rates received few firm commitments from top central bankers on Tuesday.
Fed’s Bowman ready to hike interest rates again if inflation disappoints June 25, 2024 A rate-setter at the Fed raised the possibility that rates could be raised again if progress on defeating inflation was not maintained.
Week ahead: US inflation data could bolster case for Fed rate cut in September June 23, 2024 The US Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation is expected to show its coolest monthly reading since late 2023, offering hope that policymakers could start lowering interest rates in September.
Fed holds interest rates for seventh consecutive meeting after ‘modest’ progress on inflation June 12, 2024 At the turn of the year investors thought the cutting cycle would be well underway but now traders do not expect a cut until September.
US inflation comes in below expectations as prices remain flat in May June 12, 2024 The figures come ahead of the US Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision, due this evening.
Week ahead: Fed to hold rates – but is a September cut on the cards? June 9, 2024 Any shift to a single cut, as suggested by Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic in April, could boost the dollar sharply.
US economy smashes forecasts again with blockbuster jobs report June 7, 2024 The figures will be closely scrutinised by policymakers at the US Federal Reserve ahead of its latest interest rate decision next week.
Relief as US inflation finally comes in below expectations May 15, 2024 Stubborn inflation at the start of the year has forced markets to reconsider when the Fed is likely to start cutting interest rates.
Fed leaves interest rates on hold again as worries about inflation resurface May 1, 2024 The widely anticipated decision means the federal funds rate remains at a 23-year high, standing in a range of 5.25 to 5.50 per cent.