Fed, interest rate and inflation expectations

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.
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.
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper
High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.
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.
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 ...
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.
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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.
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 ...
'Horrific Report': Economists Warn Consumer Confidence Collapse Signals Economic Trouble
The University of Michigan’s March consumer confidence survey showed a rapid decrease in consumer confidence amid ...
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 ...
CPI inflation data cools in February, easing investor fears about the health of the US economy
February's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation pressures eased in February, calming some fears about the health of the US economy during a rocky few weeks for markets.