The Fed is in a holding pattern, awaiting more data, with December showing strong consumption but moderate inflation, suggesting disinflationary trends.
Even inflation this low could feed consumer frustration, workplace friction and an inflationary psychology.
Last week the Federal Reserve described the US labour market as “solid” and noted that the unemployment rate had stabilised. This week’s monthly jobs report on Friday will put that view to the test.
But on the pesky other hand, the Federal Reserve is now concerned about reflation and has halted its interest rate-cutting cycle after just four months. One of their worries is Trump himself, who ...
The US labor market probably kicked off 2025 with another month of solid growth, while highly anticipated annual revisions ...
The White House said Trump's tariff order also includes a mechanism to escalate the rates if the countries retaliate against ...
2024 was a memorable year for the broad market index, which posted a gain of 23.31%, building on the 24.2% return in 2023.
The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure accelerated for a third month in a row in December, according to government data published Friday, while underlying inflation was unchanged. The ...
The White House said Trump's tariff order also includes a mechanism to escalate the rates if the countries retaliate against the U.S., as they have threatened.
FOR all the trepidation coursing through the bond market at the start of 2025, Treasuries are up on the month as traders ...
President Donald Trump made good on his promise to impose steep tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners — Canada, China and Mexico — citing a national emergency on the flow of fentanyl and ...
The Indian equity market is open today along with the commodity markets as the BSE, NSE and MCX have announced a special trading session on Budget day.