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In the Fed's hunt for a reason to cut rates, surveys and tariffs make answers elusive
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Recent national and global surveys of business executives have highlighted the U.S.
US Immigration Curbs to Hit Economy Hard in 2025, Fed Study Says
The Trump administration’s curbs on immigration and ramped-up deportations will lower US economic growth by almost a full ...
Chances of Fed Interest Rate Cut Plunge After Strong Jobs Report
The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, beating analyst expectations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
US consumers happier about finances, expect stable inflation, New York Fed says
Americans' outlook on inflation was little changed last month as households upgraded their views on the state of their ...
Fed Study Finds 9% Chance of Rates Hitting Zero in Medium Term
The Federal Reserve can’t assume its benchmark lending rate won’t return to zero at some point in the future, according to ...
Tariffs, Fed Minutes, Delta Results: Still to Come This Week
Tariffs are center stage for investors this week, although the White House has extended the pause on so-called reciprocal ...
Goldman Sachs lifts S&P 500 return forecasts on Fed outlook, large-cap stocks
Goldman Sachs has raised its three-, six- and 12-month return forecasts for the S&P 500, citing expectations of U.S. interest ...
Forget a ‘shadow’ Fed chair, here’s how the central bank could have two different leaders at once
Fed governors, including the chair, are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. But members of the FOMC ...
To Understand the Economy, This Fed President Is Ditching His Desk
Tom Barkin is looking for clarity about inflation, tariffs and employment the old-fashioned way: He’s talking to people.
Inflation Is The Risk From Fed Policy
Fed policy actions contradict its stated rule to focus on the mandate most out of balance, undermining credibility and ...