Economy

'Vast majority' of Fed members see September rate cut on more inflation progress

Investing.com – The "vast majority" of Federal Reserve policymakers signaled that it may be appropriate to begin cutting rates next month should the recent progress on inflation continue.

'If the Fed isn’t too careful an accident is waiting to happen': Mizuho

Mizuho analysts have issued a warning about the potential consequences of the Federal Reserve's current monetary policy, suggesting that if the Fed isn't cautious, the U.S. economy could be headed for

Jackson Hole Preview: Q&A on the Fed’s annual conference

The Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole conference, scheduled for later this week, will be closely watched by markets as policymakers gather to discuss the effectiveness and transmission of monetary

Fed minutes, US futures, gold, Walmart - what's moving markets

Emerging market easing cycle will likely continue: UBS

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Fed's Bowman cautious on rate cuts as upside risks to inflation to persist

Investing.com -- Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Tuesday she remains cautious on interest rate cuts and warned against overreacting to recent data showing easing inflation as upside risk

How the Democrats proposed tax provisions could impact financials and real estate

The Democratic Party’s proposed tax provisions could have significant implications for the financial and real estate sectors, according to TD Cowen analysts.

Powell's speech, rising US futures, Paramount Global - what's moving markets

RBA considered a rate hike during August meeting, minutes show

Investing.com-- The Reserve Bank of Australia had considered raising interest rates earlier in August, the minutes of its recent meeting showed, amid persistent concerns that inflation will remain sti

China keeps loan prime rate unchanged after surprise cut in July

Investing.com-- The People’s Bank of China kept its benchmark loan prime rate unchanged on Tuesday after a surprise cut in July, with Beijijng maintaining ultra-loose monetary policies to help suppo

Soft landing still in sight as Sahm Rule recession indicator misses more than hits

Investing.com -- The 'Sahm Rule' recession threshold was breached in the wake of the July jobs report, but Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) believes this doomsday indicator's prophetic powers are foggy during

Powell to communicate that Fed is open to 50 bp rate cuts: Evercore

In anticipation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Evercore ISI analysts have indicated that Powell will outline a flexible approach to rate cuts

Jackson Hole Preview: Goldman Sachs' comprehensive guide

Next week, the Federal Reserve's annual symposium at Jackson Hole will once again serve as a crucial event for economists and market participants alike.

Fed's Kashkari says it is appropriate to debate Sept rate cut: WSJ

Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that he would consider lowering interest rates at the central bank’s upcoming meeting, given t

August jobs data will determine size of Fed rate cuts: Evercore

The Federal Reserve's decision on how aggressively to cut interest rates in the coming months will largely depend on the upcoming August jobs report, according to Evercore ISI analysts.

Dovish risk into Jackson Hole event is that Powell suggests a 50bps rate cut: Citi

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak at 10 AM on Friday at the Jackson Hole Symposium, where he is expected to hint at a widely anticipated rate cut at the September FOMC meeting.

Jackson Hole, US recession, DNC - what's moving markets

US recession risk easing, 'confident' Fed will cut by 25bps in Sept: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) economists have revised their 12-month U.S. recession probability down from 25% to 20%, citing recent economic data that shows no signs of a downturn.

Fed's Daly signals gradual rate cut path - Financial Times

Investing.com -- San Francisco Federal Reserve president Mary Daly has indicated a preference for a measured approach to lowering interest rates, as per a Financial Times report. Her stance suggests a

Soft August jobs report could sway fed to deliver supersized rate cut in September

Investing.com -- Expectations for a supersized rate cut in September has been running out of steam as recent economic data defogged the economic outlook showing that recession fears were much ado abou