federal reserve interest rates

Fed, Barkin and Inflation

The Fed’s Next Inflation Test Is Here. How It Will Guide Interest Rates.

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled in January, if economists’ forecasts are right. The Bureau of Economic Analysis is scheduled to release the latest reading for the personal consumption expenditures,

MarketWatch on MSN · 2d

Fed’s Barkin says interest rates may have to rise to combat inflation headwinds

Barkin said he understands that the fight against inflation has been long, but that “it is critical that we remain steadfast.”

AOL · 2d

Fed's Barkin prefers to 'wait and see' on rates amid Trump policy uncertainty

Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin said Tuesday that he wants to keep interest rates 'modestly restrictive' until he gains more confidence inflation is returning to the central bank’s 2% goal, warning about lessons learned from the 1970s.

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 2d

Richmond Fed's Barkin urges caution in monetary policy as uncertainties abound

"Uncertainty argues for caution as we look to wrap up the inflation fight," Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said during a speech to the Rotary Club of Richmond on Tuesday. "If headwinds persist, we may well need to use policy to lean against that wind.

Fed predicted to cut interest rates in June as consumer confidence takes a dive

The Federal Reserve is likely to resume cutting interest rates in June and could reduce short-term borrowing costs again in ...

17hon MSN

The Fed’s favorite tool to track inflation unlikely to offer ammo for reducing U.S. interest rates

The latest look at U.S. inflation is unlikely to ease the worries on Wall Street, but it probably won’t add to the jitters.

1hOpinion

The Fed’s Hand Might Be Forced to Lower Rates

Spending cuts, or even the threat of them, have the potential to slow the economy and give the central bank no choice.

19hon MSN

What could happen with mortgage rates this March?

If you're planning to buy a house soon, it helps to know what could happen with the mortgage rate environment.

CNBC6d

The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates again — here's why your savings account's APY may increase

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced a new hike of interest rates for the fourth time this year, this time at 75 basis points (0.75%). The recent interest rate hikes have been part ...

16h

How Trump could lower certain mortgage rates

Trump could order the Treasury Department to start buying mortgage-backed securities, like when the Federal Reserve bought ...

1don MSN

What's the CD interest rate forecast for spring 2025?

With the Fed expected to hold rates steady in March, experts predict what could happen with CD stable this spring.

CNBC6d

Understanding the federal funds rate: What it is and how it affects your wallet

The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds target rate, also known as the fed funds rate, which is the interest rate at which commercial banks lend to each other overnight. Below, CNBC ...