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Mester says Fed needs to see more low inflation readings before cutting interest rates
The president of the Cleveland Federal Reserve said the low inflation readings in May were great news, but the central bank needs to “see that continue a bit longer” before it can cut interest rates.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Interest rates may need to go higher if the Fed wants inflation at 2%
Easing too soon would likely reignite inflation and require the Fed to hike rates again.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Goolsbee is thrilled by low inflation readings but says Fed needs more proof that prices are easing
A slowdown in inflation in May was a big step in the right direction, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said Friday, but prices need to decelerate further to support a reduction in U.S. interest rates.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
The Fed expects to cut rates just once this year
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it expects to cut its benchmark interest rate just once this year as inflation remains stubbornly high.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Why the Stock Market Has Risen Even With No Fed Rate Cuts
The S&P 500 has been buoyant mainly because of A.I. fever, while bonds are having another mediocre year. But as an investor, our columnist is staying the course.The New York Times - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Why the Stock Market Has Risen Even With No Fed Rate Cuts
The S&P 500 has been buoyant mainly because of A.I. fever, while bonds are having another mediocre year. But as an investor, our columnist is staying the course.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled up 1.4%, with silver also rising 1.4% on the day. Both metals posted weekly gains.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Treasury yields see biggest two- and three-week declines since December as bonds keep rallying
Treasury yields finished lower for a fourth straight session on Friday, touching the lowest levels in more than two months, after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation readings for May boosted expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut as ...MarketWatch - Business -
BOE Most Likely to Start Rate Cuts in August, Barclays Says
The Bank of England is expected to start cutting interest-rates in August as economic and market conditions are likely to support such a move, Barclays economist Jack Meaning says in a note.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Pandemic Felled Dozens of Stellar Credit Ratings. CFOs Want Them Back.
Delta, Macy’s and others are among the ‘fallen angels’ that lost their investment-grade halo in 2020. Finance chiefs have been slashing debt and fortifying balance sheets to recoup that ranking.The Wall Street Journal - World
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