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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.
Inflation is finally supposed to show a tariff-related increase. The Fed still might cut interest rates anyway.
Where’s all the inflation from the Trump trade wars? So far, the evidence really hasn’t shown up — but many economists say it’s coming soon, perhaps as soon as this week.
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 right now given that inflation is still too high, amid ongoing uncertainty about how trade tariffs will affect price pressures.
Why Isn't the Fed Cutting Interest Rates? What To Know
The central bank remains cautious, even as calls for rate cuts grow louder from the White House and other policymakers.
Fed's Hammack doesn't see a need to cut interest rates unless the economy weakens
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said Monday she does not favor cutting rates unless signs emerge that the economy is weakening. "I see an economy that's resilient. I see one that's working really well.
Fed's Hammack wants to see more inflation progress before backing rate cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said Monday that inflation has not yet cooled enough to justify interest-rate reductions and urged patience amid trade policy uncertainty. “We’re not there yet on the inflation side of the mandate,
Inflation Expected to Creep Up in Latest Consumer Price Index as Trump Continues the Pressure on the Fed
The president is heaping criticism on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell as markets await the latest inflation numbers.
Inflation report Tuesday should provide clues on the impact tariffs are having on prices
June’s inflation report will be looked at not so much for what the headline numbers show than what’s in the underlying data.
Opinion
Here’s how the Fed can fight inflation — and shield itself from Trump’s attacks
B laming the Federal Reserve for economic disturbances is a common political pastime in the U.S. Still, even by their usual standards, politicians’ recent attacks on the Fed are unprecedented and risk ...
Inflation Projected to Jump the Most This Year Because of Tariffs
Follow live coverage of the June CPI data release. Inflation is expected to tick higher because of Trump's tariffs.
Fed Chair Powell's finally fighting back as the White House looks to fire him "for cause"
The White House uses an overbudget renovation of Fed headquarters to pressure Fed Chair Powell out of his job. Will it work?
June's core CPI inflation expected to reflect some impact from tariffs
With the Federal Reserve watching inflation closely, Tuesday's June Consumer Price Index is expected to show some impact from ...
Trump tariffs would lift US factory jobs, cut overall income, San Francisco Fed says
The Trump administration's tariffs are likely to boost U.S. manufacturing jobs and real income in a majority of states, but ...
A Hazy Inflation Outlook Divides the Fed
Minutes from the Fed’s June policy meeting tease at a looming split over whether and when officials will resume rate cuts.
Inflation data, big bank earnings, and Netflix results: What to watch this week
A busy week ahead for investors will see inflation data, the debate about the Fed's next move, and the start of second ...