Chicago Fed chief calls October CPI rise ‘borderline disturbing’ amid rate‑hike debate
Austan Goolsbee warned that the latest 0.4% CPI increase heightens inflation worries as the Federal Reserve considers further tightening, CNBC reports.
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Business
Federal Reserve poised to pause rates while former governor signals possible tightening
Investors expect the Fed to leave policy unchanged after September’s hike, but ex‑governor Kevin Warsh cautions that inflation pressures could prompt further moves.
27 Oct 2026
Business
Fed's New Chair Kevin Warsh Accelerates Policy Shift Amid Pushback
Kevin Warsh’s early tenure at the Federal Reserve is marked by swift policy moves and hints that additional rate hikes could still be on the table, despite growing dissent within the board.
25 Sept 2026
Business
30-year Treasury Yield Reaches 2004 Peak as Bond Market Slumps
The long‑term U.S. Treasury rate climbed to its highest level in 19 years, underscoring a broader sell‑off in government bonds.
24 Sept 2026
Business
US Treasury Yields Surge to 19-Year Peak Amid Growing Rate‑Hike Speculation
Investors pushed the 10‑year Treasury to its highest level since 2007 as inflation data fuels expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening, CNBC reports.
24 Sept 2026
Business
Treasury Yield Spike Raises Cost of Borrowing Across Economy, CNBC Reports
Government debt costs surged on Wednesday as Treasury yields climbed, signaling tighter financing conditions for households and businesses.
23 Sept 2026
Business
Boston Fed President Collins says inflation likely to stay above 2% target
Collins warned that price growth could remain notably higher despite the latest rate hike, raising concerns about the Fed's path forward.
23 Sept 2026
Business
Investors Brace for Market Moves Amid Sparse Economic Calendar
With few macro releases on the docket, earnings reports, Fed commentary and geopolitical headlines dominate the US market outlook, CNBC reports.
21 Sept 2026
US
Federal Reserve hikes rates for first time this year, explaining the impact
The Fed’s latest rate increase aims to curb inflation, and experts break down what the move means for borrowers and the broader economy.
19 Sept 2026
US
Fed hikes rates as EU moves to make Canada an associate member
The Federal Reserve lifts rates for the first time in years while the European Union offers Canada a historic associate‑member status.
17 Sept 2026
Business
Fed’s latest rate increase fuels dollar surge and higher yields, rattling global markets
The Federal Reserve’s newest policy hike is strengthening the U.S. dollar and pushing Treasury yields up, with ripple effects felt worldwide.
17 Sept 2026
World
US Federal Reserve raises rates for first time in three years amid stubborn inflation
The central bank’s unanimous decision ends a long stretch of low borrowing costs as consumer prices stay high, despite political pressure for cheaper credit.
17 Sept 2026
Business
Trump urges Fed to push rates below 1% as confidence in Chair Warsh persists
The former president reiterated his support for Fed Chair Warsh while pressing for ultra‑low interest rates amid concerns over trade imbalances.
17 Sept 2026
Business
Fed raises rates amid Trump’s push for cuts, reviving independence debate
The Federal Reserve voted unanimously for a 0.25 percentage‑point hike despite President Trump’s repeated pleas for lower borrowing costs.
16 Sept 2026
Business
Gundlach argues Fed missed chance to curb inflation with larger rate hike
The double‑bond investor says a 0.5‑point increase would have been more effective than the 0.25‑point move the Fed chose.
16 Sept 2026
Business
U.S. Fed Raises Rates to 3.75%-4% Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve lifted its policy rate for the first time since 2023, citing stubborn price pressures and rising global borrowing costs.
16 Sept 2026
US
Federal Reserve poised to lift benchmark rate after three-year pause
The central bank is set to increase its key interest rate for the first time since 2023, aiming to curb lingering inflation.
16 Sept 2026
Business
2025 Census data shows U.S. household earnings up and poverty rate down
The Census Bureau reports higher incomes and a lower poverty share for Americans in 2025 amid Federal Reserve rate deliberations.
15 Sept 2026
Business
Rising Prices Outstrip Pay Gains, Tightening Household Budgets
August data shows consumer prices climbing faster than wages, eroding real earnings for many Americans.
13 Sept 2026
Business
Friday's August CPI Release Sets the Stage for Market Moves
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the August consumer price index at 8:30 a.m. ET, a data point that could shape Fed policy expectations.
10 Sept 2026
US
Trump urges Fed to lower rates as job market outpaces forecasts
The president pressed for an interest‑rate cut after robust employment data revived speculation of a monetary tightening cycle.
4 Sept 2026
Business
Robust August US employment gains tighten Federal Reserve rate‑hike outlook
August added 162,000 jobs, far exceeding forecasts and reviving market bets on a near‑term interest‑rate increase, BBC News reports.
4 Sept 2026
Business
Senator Vance calls for Fed rate relief as FOMC meeting looms
J.D. Vance urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, saying a reduction would be "nice to have some help," just weeks before policymakers convene.
3 Sept 2026
Business
2-year Treasury Yield Surges After Fed Chair Warsh Signals More Policy Action
Kevin Warsh's hawkish remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium push short‑term Treasury yields higher.
28 Aug 2026
Business
US Treasury Yields Slip Ahead of Jobs Report and Jackson Hole Address
Investors trim exposure as the benchmark 10‑year Treasury yield eases before the release of initial jobless claims and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole remarks.
27 Aug 2026
World
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Refutes Trump Administration’s Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, publicly rejected claims from the Trump administration that she was involved in mortgage fraud, citing a recent Supreme Court decision that cleared her name.
27 Aug 2026
Business
30-year Treasury yield climbs above 5.31%, highest level in 19 years
The benchmark 30‑year Treasury yield rose to 5.31%, marking its strongest performance since 2007 as investors await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming FOMC minutes.
17 Aug 2026
