The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate much this year

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Michael S. Barr, the Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision, will step down from his role effective February 28, 2025 while continuing as a governor

The FOMC is likelier to hike than cut rates in 2025 because the inflation trend is sideways, labor markets are healthy, and inflationary pressures are building.

U.S. wholesale inflation rose in December driven by energy prices. Despite being slightly lower than expected, the market responded positively.

U.S. wholesale inflation rose last month on higher energy prices

The most recent economic data released point to inflation and interest rates remaining higher for longer.

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.49%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.67% this morning as a report indicating the U.S. might take a gradual approach to hiking tariffs boosted sentiment, while investors awaited crucial producer inflation data and comments from Federal Reserve officials.