Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Minutes, PMI Data in Focus; RBA Likely to Cut Rates
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting will be closely watched for any comments on the likely impact of President Trump’s plans for widespread trade tariffs.
Next week: Housing starts, Fed minutes and Walmart earnings
The Commerce Department on Wednesday reports on housing starts for January and the Federal Reserve releases minutes from its most recent policy meeting.
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Mortgage interest rates could be affected by Fed decision
As mortgage rates in the United States remain elevated, potential homebuyers and those looking to refinance face a ...
Refinance Rates Climb to Highest Level in Almost Three Weeks
Wednesday, pushing the average to its highest level since January. Rates moved up for other refi loan types as well.
Inflation rises 3% in January, hotter than expected
The Labor Department on Wednesday released the consumer price index for January, which showed that inflation remained elevated in as the Federal Reserve considers a continued pause on rate cuts.
Powell says Fed ‘well positioned’ for the ‘risks and uncertainties’ that lie ahead
After cutting its key rate a full percentage point in the final three months of last year, with “the economy remaining strong, we do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance,” Powell said ...
Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell Urges Patience on Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the bank will be patient in adjusting interest rates on Tuesday as ...
Fed's Powell, quizzed about trade, Musk, and bank safety, says economy is fine
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in his first appearance before Congress since the inauguration, vouched for the ...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell in no hurry to cut rates because the economy is ‘strong overall’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers on Tuesday the argument for free trade still makes sense but added that it was not the role of the central bank to comment on tariff or trade policy ...
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Little to no relief from high borrowing costs expected as Fed Chair Powell heads to the Hill
The odds of further interest rate cuts this year by the Federal Reserve dwindled last week as unemployment fell and more ...
Powell says Fed not 'in a hurry' to cut interest rates with 'economy remaining strong'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will tell the Senate banking committee the Fed isn't "in a hurry" to resume its interest rate cutting campaign.