Trump Demands Fed Rate Cuts. Stock Markets Must Separate Reality From His Rhetoric and 5 Other Things to Know Today.
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Strong US job growth raises doubts about further Fed rate cuts
The U.S. job market again defied an anticipated slowdown, with firms adding more than a quarter of a million jobs in the last full month of Joe Biden's presidency and leaving Federal Reserve policymakers to puzzle over the need for more interest rate cuts in a strong economy.
Fed’s Waller Says Fresh Rate Cuts Possible in First Half of 2025
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the US central bank could lower interest rates again in the first half of 2025 if inflation data continues to be favorable.
Trump Demands Fed Cut Rates, Claims Better Monetary Policy Understanding
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at a time the central bank has hit pause for an uncertain duration, arguing he understands monetary policy better than those charged with setting it.
Fed's rate-cut view set to test resurgent US stocks rally
The Federal Reserve's first meeting of 2025 in the coming week stands to test the resurgence in U.S. stocks as investors gauge the extent of more equity-friendly interest rate cuts in the months ahead.
Trump’s demands on lower interest rates face a skeptical Fed, strong economy
President Donald Trump’s demands of lower interest rates are running into a Federal Reserve that has already dialed back its expectations about cutting rates and an economy that has
Trump Says He’ll Demand Interest Rates Drop, Urges OPEC to Cut Oil Prices
He is scheduled to join a dialogue with WEF founder Klaus Schwab and WEF President and CEO Borge Brende via a live video link.
Trump reiterates that he wants the Fed to lower interest rates
President Trump said he wants interest rates to come down ‘a lot’ and he expects the Federal Reserve to listen to him.
Global equity funds gain inflows on Fed rate cut hopes, Trump's AI plans
Global equity funds gained a fourth weekly inflow in five weeks in the week through Jan. 22 spurred by optimism for U.S.
Why mortgage rates are still high despite the Fed rate cuts
As mentioned, mortgage rates haven't fallen in line with the Fed's rate cuts because they depend on factors beyond the agency ...
Dow Jones Plummets 1100 Points After Fed Suggests Fewer Rate Cuts In 2025
The Dow Jones dropped 1,123 points (or 2.6 percent) by the close of the market Wednesday after the Fed's 19 policymakers ...
Fed rate cuts prompt rethink: Where should you park your savings in 2025?
A financial expert suggests reconsidering savings strategies in 2025 as high-yield savings account rates decrease.
Fed rate cuts are already over after they barely started as blowout jobs report shifts focus to hikes, BofA says
"Inflation is stuck above target and risks are skewed to the upside. Economic activity is robust. We see little reason for ...
Fed Official Says Further Rate Cuts Can Wait
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem suggests greater caution is warranted on reducing interest rates.
CIO of world's biggest bond fund sees no Fed rate cuts for 'foreseeable future'
The Federal Reserve is done with rate cuts for the "foreseeable future" and its next move could even be to hike, Dan Ivascyn, chief investment officer at bond-fund giant Pimco told the Financial Times ...
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Fed’s Waller signals multiple rate cuts in 2025 as Bitcoin holds steady near $100K
Fed hints at multiple 2025 rate cuts as Bitcoin rallies above $99K after CPI data. Altcoins surge with Solana up 8% and XRP ...
What To Expect From The Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision Next Week
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as officials wait for more data that indicates inflation is cooling.