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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 ...
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Rise After Strong Jobs Report
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.72% for the week ending July 10, up from 6.67% last week.
Fed Governor Waller favors cutting interest rates in July and continued shrinking of balance sheet
Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller said on Thursday said he favors cutting the Fed's policy rate in July. He also ...
Trump official criticizes Fed chief Jerome Powell for "ostentatious" office renovations, as Trump takes aim over interest rates
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.
Why Trump might not get rapid interest-rate cuts even after he replaces Fed chief Powell
Trump hopes to get lower rates by replacing Fed Chair Jerome Powell with someone who would do what the president wants. But ...
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.
Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decisions Could Hinge on Tariffs, Chair Powell Says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank would have likely already moved to lower borrowing costs if it ...
Trump says Powell should resign immediately from Federal Reserve leadership position over economic missteps
President Trump criticized Jerome Powell as 'very bad for the country,' arguing the Fed should have lower interest rates ...