The Latest Breaking News from Monetary Policy

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will make its next decision on interest rates on Thursday.

When it comes to setting monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, what data drives decision-making?

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending down -0.02% this morning, taking a breather after a record-breaking rally, while investors await the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, a new round of corporate earnings reports, and U.S. private-sector economic data.

A wide range of economists say the Federal Reserve now has the green light to cut interest rates, following a cooler-than-expected inflation report that suggests price pressures are easing — and that monetary policy can shift focus toward the softening labor market.

A once-obscure data-sharing deal between ADP and the Fed helped shape monetary policy for years—until it abruptly vanished.

While the market's attention has largely concentrated on major headlines such as the blistering technology ecosystem, the Federal Reserve's shifting stance on monetary policy deserves careful consideration. Last month, the central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, thus delivering a widely expected move that ended a…

While the market seemingly features no shortage of headline-driving news, one of the most consequential developments stemmed from the Federal Reserve. In September, the central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, making good on a widely expected move. Of course, gambits in monetary policy are never…

Citadel Advisors' Kenneth Griffin believes that the current immigration policy, fiscal policy, and monetary policy appear to be fostering a 'very pro-inflationary environment.'

Catherine Mann said interest rates need to stay higher for longer in order to tackle elevated inflation in the UK.

The target has helped to anchor longer-term inflation expectations, Huw Pill said in a speech.

Japanese stocks jumped after Sanae Takaichi's election as LDP leader, sending the Nikkei to fresh highs and weakening the yen. Investors are betting on expanded fiscal stimulus and looser monetary policy under her era.