Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve
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The Federal Open Market Committee will meet on June 17-18. While no rate cuts are expected at this point, things can change quickly. Lauren Saidel-Baker, economist at ITR Economics, provides her take on the meeting the new Summary of Economic Projections and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
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A 90-day pause on most reciprocal tariffs sent stocks briefly soaring. Financial advisors say recession and inflation risks still loom large.
April 10 -
Traders are struggling to predict the Fed's next move amid rising recession fears, volatile rate-cut bets and growing uncertainty over global tariffs.
April 7 -
Get expert analysis of the May FOMC meeting, inflation outlook, and Powell's comments.
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Robinhood Markets is unveiling a hub inside its popular app for retail traders to bet on the likelihood of certain event outcomes.
March 17 -
In a positive sign for the economy, headline inflation slowed in February. But the reading alone likely is not enough to break the Federal Open Market Committee out of its wait-and-see mode.
March 12 -
Mike Goosay, Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at Principal Asset Management, breaks down the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Chair Powell's press conference and the SEP.
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High-yield cash opportunities, alternative investments, ETFs and short term bonds received renewed interest.
December 30 -
The Federal Open Market Committee cut the fed funds target again in December but signaled fewer cuts in 2025. There was some dissent. The markets are watching to see if the Federal Reserve pauses its easing cycle in January. Brian Rehling, head of global fixed-income strategy at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, recaps and parses the previous day's FOMC meeting and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
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A week ahead of inauguration day, Scott Colbert, executive vice president, director of fixed income and chief economist at Commerce Trust, takes a look at how the Federal Reserve and the economy will fare in President-elect Donald Trump's second run in the White House.
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Experts and advisors say they are cautiously optimistic about the future of small caps in the coming years.
November 15 -
Donald Trump discussed various items related to the Fed and its independence and stated he would not nominate Jerome Powell for another term as chair. Gennadiy Goldberg, head of U.S. rates strategy at TD Securities, discusses what a Trump presidency may mean for the Fed.
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The Federal Reserve began cutting rates in September. The December meeting is its last of 2024. Will the cutting continue, or will there be a pause? Doug Peta, Chief Strategist, U.S. Investment Strategy, at BCA Research, discusses the meeting and future policy.
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Initial employment data shows virtually no job growth in October. With the Federal Reserve's focus on the labor market, the reading could seal the deal for a November rate cut.
November 1 -
The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to cut interest rates at its September meeting, which will also provide a new Summary of Economic Projections. Marvin Loh, senior macro strategist at State Street Global Markets, examine the meeting, the SEP and Fed Chair Powell's press conference.
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Three of the biggest ETFs tracking EM bonds saw cash infusions last week.
September 24 -
After cutting rates 50 basis points in September, the Federal Open Market Committee meets after Election Day to determine monetary policy. Gary Pzegeo, head of fixed income at CIBC Private Wealth U.S., provides his take on the latest move.
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Underlying U.S. inflation unexpectedly picked up in August on higher prices for housing and travel, undercutting the chances of an outsize Federal Reserve interest-rate cut next week.
September 11 -
Ned Davis Research analysis predicts the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at each of the remaining meetings this year, starting in September.
August 28 -
The federal funds rate is currently at 5.25% to 5.50%, the highest in over two decades, but many financial advisors and analysts see that falling as soon as next month.
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