Fed’s Kaplan sees two-three more rate hikes to hit ‘neutral’ level
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Another two to three interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve will likely put U.S. borrowing…
Powell: U.S. outlook ‘remarkably positive’ with low unemployment, tame inflation
BOSTON (Reuters) – U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday hailed a “remarkably positive outlook” for the U.S. economy…
Fed likely to lift rates, possibly end ‘accommodative’ policy era
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – With the Federal Reserve widely expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday, financial markets are focused on…
Fed’s Powell defends policy of gradual interest rate hikes
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday defended the U.S. central bank’s push to raise…
Exclusive: Trump demands Fed help on economy, complains about interest rate rises
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was “not thrilled” with the Federal Reserve under his…
Select few emerging Asian economies comfortable with Fed hikes
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Higher U.S. rates are rattling many emerging markets in much the same way past tightening cycles…
U.S. labor market tightening; mid-Atlantic factory activity picks up
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New applications for U.S. jobless benefits increased more than expected last week, but the number of Americans…
Government borrowing costs rise as oil heads back to the 80s
LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar took a breather at a five-month high on Thursday, though government borrowing costs continued to…
A U.S. recession ahead? Fed policymakers say not to worry
CHICAGO/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – As the gap between short- and long-term borrowing costs hovers near its lowest in more than…
Fed’s Evans says he’s optimistic on inflation, wants rate hikes
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Evans, one of the Fed’s most dovish policymakers, said Saturday that…