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US core CPI unexpectedly eases to slowest pace since 2021
The core consumer price index, which excludes the often-volatile food and energy categories, increased 2.6% in November, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Thursday
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Inflation still largely driven by tariffs, says Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The Fed Chair warned of rising labour-market risks even as tariff-driven inflation persists, defining the need to balance price stability with protecting jobs and real wages.
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US Fed set to deliver third straight rate cut today, but all eyes on cues for 2026 policy path
While the quarter-point reduction in the policy interest rate is widely anticipated, some analysts anticipate a “hawkish cut”, where the US Fed lowers rates today but hints that the pace of easing may slow from here.
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US Fed's rate cut this week may be last for a while
A new set of economic projections will likely show continued division among policymakers
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Jerome Powell on track for Fed rate cut despite some dissent
The Fed delivered a second straight reduction in October driven by the summer’s sudden deterioration in the US labor market
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Who will lead the US Federal Reserve next? Inside Trump’s high-stakes search for Powell’s successor
Donald Trump nears decision on Jerome Powell’s successor as White House narrows shortlist to five candidates, amid rate-cut pressures, market sensitivity and concerns over political influence on US monetary policy.
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Donald Trump says he’s settled on next Fed Chair, claims he’s being 'held back' from firing Jerome Powell
Donald Trump said he has “some very good people” under consideration to succeed Powell and hinted that “some surprising names” are in the mix, although he may ultimately “go the standard way.”
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Rate cut relief or more confusion: What the Fed’s move means for India’s markets
Domestic conditions support another rate cut by the RBI. For markets to wear a bigger smile, however, much depends on this one source of funds delivering the goods
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Jay Powell thinks rates don’t have far to fall
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Fed chair’s commentary on inflation risk augurs well for equities
Outperformance of Indian equities on the cards, but USD/INR may remain rangebound
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Bessent names Fed chair finalists ahead of year-end decision
Trump himself told reporters that he expected to make a decision on the nominee before the end of the year
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Asia stocks gain as rate-cut bets outweigh trade angst
Shares in Japan, South Korea and Australia all rose at the open after Fed Chair Powell’s concerns about a weakening labor market reinforced investors’ expectations for a rate cut in October
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US stock buyers step in as data keep Fed bets in play
A report Friday showed the personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy rose 0.2% in August, compared with 0.3% in July
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Jerome Powell reiterates no risk-free path for US Fed amid dual threats
Powell offered no hints on whether he might support a rate cut at the Fed’s next meeting, in October
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Asia stocks rise after US Fed cuts rate by 25 bps
Shares in Japan and South Korea rose while Australia lagged.
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Jerome Powell: US Fed ‘doesn’t want’ labour market to soften, calls today's cut ‘risk management’
The labour demand has softened, with unemployment risk rising and job gains slowing, US Fed Chair Jerome Powell said after a widely anticipated 25 basis points rate cut.
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Jerome Powell rules out larger rate cut by US Fed, says tariff effects on inflation likely short-lived
US Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there was no widespread support of a larger than 25 basis points rate cut at the FOMC September 2025 meeting.
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US Fed Meet September 2025: Key takeaways from the US Fed’s latest rate cut decision
The US Fed's 25 bps rate cut marked the first cut of President Donald Trump’s second term and came amid signs of labour market weakness and persistent inflation pressures.
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US Fed cuts rates by 25 bps to 4-4.25% as expected, signals two more cuts this year as job risks rise
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00-4.25 percent, its first cut since December 2024.
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Will the Fed ignore BIS’s bubble concerns as markets bet on rate cuts?
As the FOMC meets on September 16-17, 2025, the BIS’s stark warnings about fiscal risks and market exuberance cast a shadow over expectations for dovish rate cuts
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US Fed rate cut to mark pivot toward job market
The policy pivot will take place amid unrelenting pressure from President Donald Trump, who has pushed for a “big cut” this week
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Trump expects a ‘big cut’ from Federal Reserve this week
Trump has been putting pressure for months on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut rates and repeatedly encouraged him to resign
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Fed debate turns to pace of cuts amid heavy Trump pressure
A cut this week, however, won’t necessarily set the Fed on a smooth glide path to lower rates
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Global 36-hour interest-rate spree heralds first US cut of 2025
The standoff over Fed policy, pitting Trump’s strident calls for lower borrowing costs against Chair Jerome Powell’s concerns about tariff-driven inflation, hangs over the meeting
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Bessent battles Trump demands, market jitters in Fed chair hunt
Bessent has intentionally taken a more hands-off approach, compiling a list of nearly a dozen candidates, but is not expected to push any one candidate
