The Latest Breaking News from the US Federal Reserve

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell Calls Rate Cut Speculation 'Premature'

It is still "premature" to speculate on when the US Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates despite the bank's recent progress on inflation, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Friday.

International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023

US Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Slows In October

A key inflation measure used by the US Federal Reserve to set interest rates eased further last month amid declining energy and goods prices, according to government data published Thursday.

International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023

US Fed Officials Encouraged By 'Progress' On Inflation

The US Federal Reserve is making good progress in its fight against inflation, senior bank officials said Tuesday, while voicing differing opinions on the chances of another interest rate hike.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023

Sensex, Nifty decline for third consecutive session

NEW DELHI: Both Indian indices - sensex and Nifty - continued their decline for the third consecutive session on Thursday, primarily driven by fears of a more hawkish stance of the US Federal Reserve.

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2023

UK homeowners hope Bank of England avoids another rate hike after inflation falls

Homeowners across the U.K. are hoping that the Bank of England will decide to avoid raising interest rates for the first time in nearly two years

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Central bankers convene for annual Jackson Hole symposium with inflation on their minds

The annual meeting (24-26 August) hosted by the US Federal Reserve will be closely watched, especially Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Friday. While the policy of raising interest rates to lower inflation is no longer in doubt, observers will be watching out for clues as to when the US…

France 24 · Aug 24, 2023

Ben Bernanke to lead review into Bank of England forecasting errors

Former Fed chair appointed as Bank faces pressure to explain why economic forecasts have been so wide of mark

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Chinese youth unemployment hits record high as Covid recovery weakens

New data shows Chinese economic growth slowing, with property investment in steep decline and youth unemployment at a record high. Also, the US Federal Reserve confirms its "hawkish pause" policy, keeping interest rates steady for now but planning for more hikes. Finally, economists name an unlikely culprit for persistent Swedish…

France 24 · Jun 15, 2023

FTSE 100 Live: City expects interest rates to stay higher for longer as gilts surge again; shares fade

Gilt yields rose closer to mini-Budget levels today ami new fears the Bank of England will keep interest rates higher for longer.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2023

Asian equities gain on hopes for Fed pause

RECAP: Most Asia-Pacific equity markets rose on Friday to their highest level since mid-February, taking cues from an overnight Wall Street rally as bets firmed that the US Federal Reserve would not raise interest rates next week.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023