Jeanna Smialek
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Cooling inflation ‘ticks the box’ for a Fed rate cut.
Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to cut interest rates at their meeting next month, but policymakers will be watching fresh inflation data ahead of the...
Trump Suggests that President Should Have a ‘Say’ in Interest Rates
Donald J. Trump suggested presidents should have input on interest rates, a comment likely to stoke fears that he could try to limit the Federal...
Fed Rate Cuts Are Expected Soon, as Inflation Cools. But Will They Be Early Enough to Avoid a Recession?
The Federal Reserve was about to cut interest rates, turning the corner after a long fight with inflation. But now, its soft landing is in...
As Stock Markets Tumble, Traders Wonder if the Fed Could Make an Emergency Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve only cuts rates outside of scheduled meetings in extreme cases. Some investors think this could merit an emergency move, though others doubt...
Fed Will Scour Jobs Report for Signs of Weakness
Central bankers are preparing to cut interest rates, and are warily monitoring job data as they consider when and how much to lower them.
Trump Promises Lower Interest Rates, but the President Doesn’t Control Those
The Federal Reserve sets interest rates, and it operates independently of the White House. But rates could come down as inflation cools.
What to Watch as the Fed Meets on Wednesday
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged but could set up for a cut later this year.
Politics Makes the Fed’s Job Trickier, but Doesn’t Drive Its Decisions
Central bankers are independent of the White House as they set interest rates. But the political cycle can put them under unwanted limelight.
Is the Labor Market About to Crack? It’s the Key Question for the Fed.
Central bankers are paying more attention to the strength of the job market as inflation cools. But it’s a tough time to gauge its resilience.
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Number Cooled Overall in June
The Personal Consumption Expenditures Index climbed 2.5 percent, still more than the Fed’s 2 percent target, as price increases take time to come down.