Another Fed Official Says More Rate Hikes are Needed to Tame Inflation "The hikes do not need to come at consecutive meetings," Christopher Waller noted. International Business Times · 2h ago
Fed minutes show some officials want to prepare for market stress Federal Reserve officials noted the importance of preparing for potential bond market stress and adjusting their balance sheet. They expressed concerns over rising Treasury yields and its implications for the market. The Fed is not considering intervention unless policy transmission is threatened, according to their recent meeting minutes. Minneapolis Fed… The Economic Times · 13h ago
Bond Yields Kept Climbing And Fed Minutes Showed Another Rate Hike This Year. Stocks Dropped. "Most participants assessed that another increase in the target range for the federal funds rate would likely be appropriate by year end," reads a passage of the Fed's minutes from the September meeting. International Business Times · 20h ago
Fed Officials Expect to Hike Rates Again Before the Year Ends. Odds of it Happening in October Remain Low. Chances that the central bank will keep rates unchanged later this month remain above 80%. International Business Times · 21h ago
Fed's Daly Says Continued Chip Shortages Could Help Fuel Inflation For Longer "This is probably further out before we get relief," Mary Daly said when discussing AI-related demand constraints. International Business Times · Oct 7
The Jobs Report Was Much Weaker Than Expected. Odds Of a Fed Hike Decreased Further. Private payrolls increased by 29,000 in September, well below expectations, while figures for August and July were revised downward. International Business Times · Oct 2
Bond Yields Eased After Reaching Decades-Long Highs But Oil Jumped. Stocks Edged Up. The U.S. is reportedly beefing up its presence in the Middle East after President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iran. International Business Times · Oct 1
Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes ahead Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that future decisions would depend on analyzing economic data trends and risks. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari expressed uncertainty regarding the timing of the next rate hike amidst strong economic… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Dollar Rallies on Higher T-note Yields and US Economic Strength The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a near 1.5-year high today, up +0.34%. Soaring T-note yields are strengthening the dollar’s interest rate differentials after the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 24-year high of 5.34% today. Also, signs of strength in the US labor market are hawkish for Fed... Barchart · Oct 1
The Global Bond Sell-Off Continues. The U.S.'s Benchmark Note Hit Its Highest Level in Decades. The 10-year Treasury yield topped a level last seen in April 2022. International Business Times · Oct 1
The Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Was Cooler Than Expected. But One Of Its Member Warned It's Still To High. "I didn't think the inflation data today really changed that story for me very much," Neel Kashkari said about the latest personal consumption expenditures price index. International Business Times · Oct 1
US Market: Fed's Kashkari says US inflation still too high despite rate hike Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said US inflation remains too high and is broad-based, extending beyond recent energy price increases, with persistent pressures across services and other parts of the economy. His comments highlight the challenge of bringing inflation back to the Fed’s 2% target. The Economic Times · Sep 21
Iran-US war latest: Tehran-backed Houthis move to seize Yemen highlands as Trump ‘calls off strikes’ The US president said choices include “wiping them out, letting Iran rot economically, or making a deal” The Independent UK · Sep 21
Stocks Set to Open Lower as Chipmakers Get Hit, Nvidia Earnings and Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech Awaited September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.19%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.59% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as chipmakers came under pressure at the start of a pivotal week. Barchart · Aug 24
Benzinga · Aug 7 Fed President Wants Higher Rates — Job Market Says ‘Not So Fast’ Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari is emerging as a top proponent of higher interest rates.
International Business Times · Aug 6 Fed Governor Cook Voted Against Hiking Rates. She Clarified She's Ready To Act If Inflation Remains Above Target. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said that even though she voted against hiking interest rates, she is ready to do so if inflation does not decrease.
Barchart · Aug 6 Nasdaq Futures Slip as Western Digital and Sandisk Sink on Disappointing Guidance September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.42% this morning as concerns about the AI trade linger after forecasts from Western Digital and Sandisk fell short of investors’ lofty expectations.
Barchart · Aug 5 Stock Indices Fall from Early Highs and Settle Mixed The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.83%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.19%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
International Business Times · Aug 5 Fed's Kashkari Backs His Vote To Hike Interest Rates: 'Now Is The Time' Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said it is "the time to start slowly moving up as we get more data in."
International Business Times · Aug 4 Fed Officials Are Not In Full Sync About The Level Of Interest Rates. One Of Them Says The Current One is Sufficient Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said she believes the current level of interest rates is enough to drive inflation back to the central bank's goal.
International Business Times · Aug 3 New York Fed Chair John Williams Claims Inflation Is On Track To Ease, But Promises Action If That Does Not Happen John Williams, the chair of New York's Federal Reserve, said he expects inflation to ease gradually, but the central bank will raise interest rates if that does not happen alone.
Barchart · Aug 3 Stocks Set to Open Higher as Oil Sinks on U.S.-Iran Deal Hopes, Jobs Data and Earnings Awaited September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.57%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.47% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as oil prices sank after U.S. President Donald Trump revived hopes for a deal to ease tensions in the Middle East.
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Two Fed dissenters say higher interest rates needed to combat inflation Two Federal Reserve officials dissented, favoring an immediate interest rate hike this week. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack stated inflation remains stubbornly above the target. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari also expressed concern about entrenched inflation risks. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan was the third policymaker supporting a rate increase.…
Benzinga · Jul 31 Fed's Beth Hammack Warns Inflation Won't Fall on Its Own, Says Waiting Could Be a 'Costly' Mistake: 'Now Is the Time' Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said inflation remains too high and is unlikely to return to the Fed’s target without additional action from the central bank.
International Business Times · Jul 31 The Fed Saw a Split Vote In Its Last Meeting. Those Who Favored a Hike Have Come Out To Say Action Is Needed Now Federal Reserve officials who voted in favor of an interest rate hike this past meeting said action is needed to fend off inflation.