Fed, Christopher Waller and rates

Fed’s Waller Says Policy Uncertainty Shouldn’t Dissuade More Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said the central bank should cut interest rates further if inflation makes more progress back toward target.
Fed's Waller: Uncertainty over trade, other policies, shouldn't paralyze rate moves
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said his "baseline" view is that the Trump administration's new tariffs will have only a modest impact on prices that the central bank should try to look through in setting monetary policy.
Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and President Trump's plans.
Futures inch up in holiday-thinned week; focus on Fed's rate-cut plans
Minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve's January meeting, where it held interest rates unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5%, are due on Wednesday. When the U.S. markets were closed for the Presidents' Day holiday on Monday,
Wall St subdued as investors eye Fed minutes, trade tariffs
Wall Street main indexes were muted on Tuesday as investors braced for potential tariff developments and sought insights into the U.S. Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates after monthly data released last week showed retail sales had tumbled.
Wall St set for higher open with Fed policy, Trump tariffs in focus
Wall Street's main indexes were on track to open higher on Tuesday as investors focused on potential tariff developments and the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest-rate strategy following last week's drop in Treasury yields.
Fed's Harker supports steady interest rate policy stance for now
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker sounded an upbeat note on the state of the U.S. economy on ...
Stock market today: S&P 500 rises as Dow, Nasdaq fall with Fed's rate path in focus
Stocks tipped higher to start a holiday-shortened week of trading highlighted by Fed minutes and Walmart earnings.
Why the Federal Reserve Remains Cautious about Changing Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve is being cautious about changing interest rates due to uncertainty surrounding inflation and the impact ...
Survey Finds Majority of Investors Expect Fed to Cut Rates
The bulk of investors expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year, according to Bank of America’s global fund manager survey for February.
Powell says Fed not 'in a hurry' to cut interest rates with 'economy remaining strong'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will tell the Senate banking committee the Fed isn't "in a hurry" to resume its interest ...
Trump calls for lower interest rates to go 'hand-in-hand' with tariffs: 'Lets rock and roll, America'
President Trump's comments come a day after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said on Capitol Hill that the central bank doesn’t ...
Hot Inflation In January 2025 Reduces Odds Of Fed Interest Rate Cuts
January inflation ran hot, and the odds of Fed interest rate cuts fell as Consumer Price Index total CPI inflation ...
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday as it began a new wait-and-see policy stance amid a cloudy economic outlook and uncertainty over whether some of President Donald Trump’s ...
What's the mortgage rate forecast for March 2025?
With the spring homebuying season quickly approaching, buyers should know the mortgage rate forecast for March.