Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead
Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec. 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs and other potential policy changes.
Why the December Jobs Report Dashed Hopes for Another Fed Rate Cut
If you've been waiting for borrowing costs to fall for credit cards, car loans or mortgages, your wait just got longer.
US job growth blows away expectations in December; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the year on a solid footing, reinforcing views that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged this month.
Bitcoin Prices Fall 10% After Strong Data Creates Fed Rate Cut Doubts
Bitcoin prices have declined in the last few days, falling to nearly $92,500 after robust U.S. economic data impacted Fed rate cut expectations.
Dollar Rallies to a 2-Year High on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Friday rose by +0.44% and posted a 2-year high. Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report pushed bond yields higher and boosted the dollar as unexpected signs of strength in the labor market reduced the chances of Fed rate cuts.
Strong US job growth raises doubts about further Fed rate cuts
The U.S. job market again defied an anticipated slowdown, with firms adding more than a quarter of a million jobs in the last full month of Joe Biden's presidency and leaving Federal Reserve policymakers to puzzle over the need for more interest rate cuts in a strong economy.
Federal Reserve Signals Slower Rate Cuts in 2025 Amid Inflation
This week's release of the Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes has provided key insights into the central bank's monetary policy for the new year. Officials at the Federal Reserve are considering a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts,
US consumer inflation expectations soar in January on tariff fears
U.S. consumers expect inflation to increase over the next 12 months and beyond, likely reflecting concerns that broad tariffs ...
Here's What I Think the Fed Will Do With Interest Rates in 2025 -- And 2 Stocks That Could Be Winners
I believe the Fed will cut interest rates a little more aggressively than the market expects. Companies in the financial ...
Stock market today: Indexes mixed as traders take in Fed minutes, mull rate outlook
The Fed's latest meeting minutes showed concern that inflation could remain sticky, partly because of Trump's trade policy.
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Interest Rates in 2025: Where Are They Headed?
In life, we’re told the only guarantees are death and taxes. While not nearly as morbid nor pessimistic, in commercial real ...
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CD Interest Rates Forecast: Will CD Rates Go Up In 2024?
rates are declining as the Federal Reserve cuts short term interest rates. Forecasters say savers should keep their expectations in check. CD rates are starting to decline. In November 2024 ...
US hiring grows at robust pace, indicating Trump will inherit healthy economy
U.S. hiring grew at a robust pace in December, far exceeding economists' expectations and demonstrating the health of the ...
Strong US jobs report sends stocks sliding, dollar rising
Wall Street stocks slumped and the dollar climbed on Friday as a robust US jobs report dimmed hopes of further interest rate ...
US adds whopping 256K jobs in December
The U.S. added 256,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent in December, according to data released ...