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Trump ramps up attacks on the Federal Reserve but Powell sticks to ‘wait and see’ stance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday stuck to his position that the central bank will keep its key rate on hold while it waits to see how President Donald Trump‘s tariffs effect the economy, despite the steady stream of criticism from the White House, which wants lower borrowing costs. Powell, speaking in Sintra, Portugal, at a conference […]
Powell signals patience on rate cuts despite Trump pressure
Fed Chair Powell says rate cuts must wait, rebuffing Trump ahead of hearings.
Borrowers looking for lower costs will have to wait as the Fed is unlikely to cut rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — The inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve are expected to keep their key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for the fourth straight time. That’s likely to shift attention to how many interest rate cuts they forecast for this year. It’s widely expected that the 19 Fed officials that participate in the central bank’s interest-rate decisions […]
Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.81%, the third consecutive weekly decline
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased for the third week in a row, a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers at a time when elevated borrowing costs remain a drag on the housing market. The long-term rate fell to 6.81% from 6.84% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday. A year ago, the […]
Wall Street rises as oil prices ease and the countdown ticks to the Fed’s decision on interest rates
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising on Wednesday as Wall Street waits to hear where the Federal Reserve may be taking interest rates. The S&P 500 was 0.5% higher in morning trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 244 points, or 0.6%, as of 10:30 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.6% higher. […]
Wall Street drifts as Oracle rallies and Boeing sags
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting on Thursday following another encouraging update on inflation. The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher in midday trading and sitting less than 2% below its record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 18 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 11 a.m. Eastern time, and the […]
Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports
U.S. inflation edged up to 2.4% in May, with groceries rising but gas and rent costs falling. Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit prices hard—yet.
US stocks drift near their record following an encouraging inflation update
U.S. stocks hover near record highs as May inflation data eases concerns over Trump tariffs. Investors watch for broader U.S.-China trade deal progress.
30-year mortgage rates climb to 6.89%, highest since Feb
U.S. 30-year mortgage rates rise to 6.89%, their highest level since February, pushing borrowing costs up and slowing home sales.
US stocks drift as S&P 500 flirts with its first drop in 7 days
U.S. stocks slipped as Wall Street rally loses steam. Travel stocks fell, quantum tech soared, and tariff, debt fears continue to pressure markets.
US stocks drift as Wall Street heads for the finish of a big winning week
U.S. stocks edge higher as Wall Street wraps up a strong week, lifted by easing inflation and a tariff truce between the U.S. and China.
Wall Street wobbles ahead of new retail sales data and public appearances by Fed officials
Wall Street trades flat as investors await retail sales data and Fed signals on interest rates amid U.S.-China trade pause and cooling inflation.
