Reassessing the Horizon: Fed Tempers Rate Cut Projections Amid Economic Optimism
Chair Powell stated that the US central bank is not rushing to cut rates in light of strong labor market and inflation data. [...]
Chair Powell stated that the US central bank is not rushing to cut rates in light of strong labor market and inflation data. [...]
The employment report topped economists’ projections once again. Part-time employment has surged, while full-time employment has declined in recent months. Job gains continue [...]
Consumer spending in February recovered from a weak start to the year, with real spending exceeding expectations. The savings rate, as [...]
After the Federal Reserve finished meeting for two days earlier last week, Chairman Powell announced that they would hold interest rates steady. More [...]
With the last half of March upon us, the blackout of stock buybacks threatens to reduce one of the liquidity sources supporting the [...]
February’s job gains exceeded expectations, yet the underlying trends in the employment report indicate a softening labor market. Three sectors continue to propel [...]
Powell again reiterated what he said in December, that the Fed believes its policy rate is "likely at its peak for this tightening cycle." [...]
Economists continue to boost their projections for the current quarter’s GDP growth. Forecasts for the full year also continue to rise, driven by [...]
Economists continue to boost their projections for the current quarter’s GDP growth. Forecasts for the full year also continue to rise, driven by [...]
The January CPI report exceeded forecasts, indicating a bumpy path toward the Fed’s 2% target. Food price gains intensified. [...]