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Traders boost bets on Fed rate cuts
Short-term U.S. interest-rate futures rose on Wednesday after a report that President Donald Trump is likely to fire Federal Reserve Jerome Powell soon, with traders now betting on rate cuts starting in September and at least one more by December.
Fact Check Team: What’s holding up Fed interest rate cuts?
WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump is once again putting public pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for interest rate cuts amid signs of a cooling labor market. But while rate cuts have been projected for months, the Fed hasn’t moved since December of 2024, and Powell doesn’t seem ready to cave just yet.
Trump urges rate cuts to boost savings, but Fed says economy is strong
Economic experts say the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates despite President Donald Trump's demands due to uncertainty from tariff hikes.
Trump boxes in Fed with extreme rate cut calls
While almost no one thinks Donald Trump's verbal attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are a positive development, they have electrified the debate about whether the U.S. president is right that interest rates are too high.
Buoyed in part by job market, Fed might not cut interest rates until year end
If you’re hoping the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates this month, you might be disappointed. Comerica Bank predicted policymakers might not make a move unt
Fed will only cut rates once this year: Wells Fargo Investment Institute
Wall Street has become too optimistic — once again — about the likelihood of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, according to strategists at Well Fargo Investment Institute. The above chart shows the rise and fall of expectations for rate cuts this year,
Fed September Rate Cut Now In the Balance
Whether the Federal Reserve cuts rates in September is now looking like a 50/50 call after June’s inflation data. Traders are pricing in a 50.5% chance of the Fed lowering borrowing costs by a quarter point,
Traders stick to bets on September Fed rate cut after inflation report
The Federal Reserve will likely be able to start cutting short-term borrowing costs by September, traders continued to bet on Tuesday, after a government report showed a widely expected increase in consumer prices last month.
Inflation Crushes Hopes That Federal Reserve Will Cut Interest Rates in July
Key Takeaways Inflation rose in June, moving further from the Federal Reserve's goal of 2% each year.This flare of inflation will likely discourage the Fed from cutting its influential interest rate later this month.
Fed Seen Cutting Rates in September. Inflation Data Could Change That.
It’s not just investors who will be closely watching the latest inflation data Tuesday. Federal Reserve officials will also be poring over the details. Traders are currently pricing in two quarter-point rate cuts by the end of the year,
Fed’s Williams says tariffs are pushing up inflation, and he expects even higher prices in coming months
Higher tariffs put in place by the Trump White House this year have started to increase inflation, and these effects are ...
Fed official reveals why America's economy remains 'really healthy' despite holding off on rate cuts
Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said that she does not see an immediate reason to cut interest rates and that the ...
Stocks sell off as investors see Trump’s inflation ‘pipeline’ forcing the Fed to hold off on interest rate cuts
Inflation is up, stocks are down, and more tariffs are on their way. Trump wants interest rates to come down but the direction of travel is making it less likely that the Fed will deliver the cuts he ...
What homebuyers should do before rate cuts, according to mortgage experts
Whether you're buying a new home or considering mortgage refinancing, the main question is the same right now: When will ...
Fed's Hammack sees no urgent reason to lower rates - Fox Business
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Monday she sees no imminent need to lower interest rates ...
Rising Inflation Underscores Risks in Trump’s New Tariff Threats
New data showing price increases last month could foreshadow even higher costs if the president imposes steep tariffs on Aug.
PPI: Wholesale inflation unchanged in June, Trump tariffs impact unclear
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Wednesday that wholesale prices didn't change in June, making predictions of tariff-boosted inflation murky.