Fed, inflation and Cut Rates

Rising inflation expectations could put Fed on shallower rate-cut path
American families are growing sharply less optimistic about the economic outlook, but the Federal Reserve may be loathe to respond aggressively to a weakening economy in light of increasing worries that the Trump administration's trade policy will boost already elevated inflation.
Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations
The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.
Fed Expected to Cut Rates Twice This Year, Starting in September
The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady through the first half of the year, before delivering two reductions beginning in September, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg News.
What To Expect From The Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision on Wednesday
Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its interest rate flat at Wednesday's policy meeting.Fed officials are reluctant to make any monetary policy moves while they wait to see what President Donald Trump's economic policies will be enacted and how they'll affect the economy.
Fed still expected to cut interest rates in 2025 despite trade war — but not until later in year
The Federal Reserve is still expected to cut interest rates this year — but not until the fall — as policymakers weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariffs on trade partners, according to a survey released Friday.
Fed expected to resume rate cuts
Cooler inflation could allow Federal Reserve policymakers to resume interest-rate cuts later this year, with traders betting on three quarter-point reductions in the policy rate by the end of 2025, starting in June.
Stocks continue losing streak but there was a bright spot related to inflation
The bad news is Wall Street is in correction territory and consumer sentiment reflects the economic turbulence. The good news ...
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
Americans sour on economy as inflation expectations hit highest level since 1991
Americans are growing increasingly pessimistic on the US economy as President Trump's policies continue to cloud the outlook.
UK public inflation expectations surged in February, BoE survey shows
The British public's expectations for inflation in the long run rose in February to their highest level in more than five ...
Wholesale Inflation Flat in February, Better Than Expected
While the overall producer price index came in flat, prices for goods increased by 0.3% in February, while services costs ...
Inflation Expectations Have Become Detached From Reality
The Fed faces challenges in cutting rates due to the uncertain impacts of tariffs and inflation expectations. Read more on ...
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When inflation and recession gang up on the economy
Erratic tariff policy poses risk of both rising prices and high unemployment, says economist Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan.
Trade war threatens to rekindle inflation that economists believe ticked lower last month
U.S. inflation may have cooled a bit last month but it could be a short reprieve as President Donald Trump’s tariffs are widely expected to keep prices elevated in the coming months ...