Economist Mark Zandi sees the Fed surprising with three rate cuts in first half of 2026
Labor market weakness, uncertainty about inflation and political pressure will push the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates aggressively in...
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Fed minutes show officials were in tight split over December rate cut
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve on Tuesday released minutes from its highly divisive meeting earlier this month, which concluded with...
Asia markets edge higher amid holiday-thinned trade; gold and silver hit fresh highs
TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 27: Pedestrians and shoppers walk through the Akihabara area on July 27, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan....
Here's how AI could influence the Fed's economic outlook
Members of the Federal Reserve rate-setting committee say they are factoring increased labor productivity into their economic forecasts as artificial...
Fed's Goolsbee says he's uncomfortable front-loading too many rate cuts
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Friday explained why he voted against this week's interest rate cut, telling CNBC...
The Fed is the most divided it's been in more than six years
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran speaks with CNBC during the Invest i America Forum on Oct. 15, 2025.CNBCThere were three...
Here are the five big takeaways from Wednesday's Fed rate decision
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal...
Divided Fed approves third rate cut this year, sees slower pace ahead
A Federal Reserve split over where its priorities should lie cut its key interest rate Wednesday, but signaled a tougher...
The Fed decision is expected to feature a rate cut and a lot more. Here's what to expect
The Federal Reserve is poised to deliver its third straight interest rate cut Wednesday, while simultaneously firing a warning shot...
Core inflation rate watched by Fed hit 2.8%, delayed September data shows, lower than expected
A key inflation measure was lower than expected in September, the Commerce Department said Friday in a report delayed by...
Asia markets mostly rise after Wall Street gains on rate-cut hopes fueled by weak jobs data
Aerial sunrise view of Osaka city in JapanFrank Lee | Moment | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets mostly rose Thursday, after Wall...
South Korea auto stocks rise after U.S. Commerce Secretary confirms tariffs lowered to 15%
Overlooking the city with Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park. Nampo-dong, Busan, South Korea.Jungang Yan | Moment | Getty ImagesShares of...
Asia markets open December mixed as China factory activity weakens unexpectedly
Aerial view of vehicles being driven on the road through the central business district on October 5, 2020 in Beijing,...
Hong Kong-listed shares of CATL sink 8% as lockup expiry triggers profit-taking
CATL booth is seen during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025) at the National Exhibition and...
Fed minutes show divide over October rate cut and cast doubt about December
Federal Reserve officials were at odds during their October meeting over cutting interest rates, divided over whether a stalling labor...
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street declines on tech-led sell-off
Eschcollection | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets traded mixed Wednesday, tracking Wall Street declines as concerns about artificial intelligence valuations...
Former Fed Gov. Adriana Kugler violated trading rules while at central bank: ethics report
Adriana Kugler testifies before a Senate Banking Committee hearing on her nomination to be a member of the Federal Reserve...
Asia-Pacific stocks edge mostly higher as Trump signs funding bill, ending U.S. government shutdown
View of the Skytree from Ueno and Asakusa in TokyoJackal Pan | Moment | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific shares mostly rose Thursday...
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he's cautious about further rate cuts during shutdown
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday expressed hesitation about lowering interest rates further because the government shutdown has...
Here are the five key takeaways from Friday's consumer price index report
A shopper at a grocery store in Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2025.Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Bureau of...
