Federal Reserve official Susan Collins said elevated inflation risks remain the central concern for policymakers, highlighting high energy prices and rising investment in AI data centers as potential sources of inflationary pressure.
Collins expects inflation to remain above the Fed’s 2% target, while describing the US economy as resilient and the labor market as broadly balanced. She also…
1. Inflation Data Takes Center Stage
Financial markets are turning their attention to today’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, with expectations pointing to inflation rising above the previous 3.6% reading. The data could play a crucial role in shaping the Federal…
Federal Reserve official Alberto Musalem warned that strong demand for capital, rising government deficits and heavy investment in artificial intelligence could keep interest rates higher than historical levels.
Musalem said demand for capital is currently running at…
Federal Reserve officials expect to raise interest rates again before the end of 2026, according to minutes from the central bank’s September meeting, as inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target.
Most policymakers said another increase in the federal funds rate…
The latest US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report has delivered a weaker-than-expected signal, with job creation falling below 100,000. The unemployment data also adds to the picture of a labour market that is losing some momentum. This creates additional pressure on the Federal…
Federal Reserve official Austan Goolsbee said the central bank is keeping all options open ahead of its next interest-rate meeting, including another rate hike or a pause.
Goolsbee said the Fed should not react strongly to just one month of economic data, emphasizing the…
Today’s Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) and Unemployment Rate reports will be closely watched by financial markets as investors assess the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decisions. The main focus will be the NFP figure. Last month’s report showed positive job growth, but…
Federal Reserve official Neel Kashkari said U.S. inflation remains elevated, suggesting the central bank may need to keep interest rates higher for longer to bring price pressures under control.
Kashkari said inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target…
Federal Reserve officials struck a cautious tone on monetary policy, signaling that the central bank is not ready to ease rates quickly as inflation remains above its 2% target.
New York Fed President John Williams said the U.S. economy remains strong and could be gaining…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Federal Reserve policymakers should keep an “open mind” on interest rates, pointing to potential productivity gains from artificial intelligence and deregulation.
Bessent argued that greater use of AI could boost productivity…