The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

US inflation rises to 2.5% annually, driven by energy prices. Fed remains cautious in navigating towards achieving its inflation target.

The Federal Reserve faces a delicate balancing act considering a rate cut amidst high inflation and global economic uncertainties.

The limited-time agreement directly benefits merchants, which can potentially pass savings on to consumers.

The S&P 500 (SPY) is up nearly 50% from the bear market lows. That is a sign the easy money has been made. The next likely catalyst for stocks will probably be the first Fed rate cut...but maybe that is really the final push before a long overdue sell off?…

U.S. economy grew by 3.4% in Q4 2023, driven by consumer spending and business investments, with inflation moderating.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.03%. Stock indexes this morning are mixed. Stocks are wavering today, finding some support...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is up by +0.06% at a 6-week high. Hawkish comments Wednesday night from Fed Governor Waller boosted the dollar when he said there’s “no rush” for the Fed to ease monetary policy. The dollar maintained moderate gains on today’s better-than-expected US economic reports,...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.08%. Stock indexes this morning are slightly higher. Stocks found support on this morning’s...

Stocks are flat this morning as market participants digested remarks from a Federal Reserve official and geared up for a flurry of U.S. economic data.