An unexpected flare-up in US inflation last quarter is one reason officials want to see more data
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Christopher Waller and John Williams indicate reduction could happen ahead of presidential election, angering Trump
Political capture of the central bank would have profound implications for how future fiscal policy might affect the economy
Ex-president says he would let Jay Powell finish term at central bank if he was ‘doing the right thing’
The longer the Fed keeps rates on hold, the more incentive Americans have to move their money to higher-yield products
Latest drop in consumer prices adds to expectations that Federal Reserve will cut rates at September meeting
US central bank pivots towards easing burden on borrowers amid clear signs the economy is cooling
Treasury yields drop and traders increase bets on two interest rate cuts this year after bigger-than-expected fall
Central bank underscores that next US interest rate move is likely to be a cut
Labour market shows signs of cooling as jobless rate increases to 4.1% in June and recent jobs growth is revised lower
Minutes of June meeting showed some officials were concerned about effect of high rates on job market
Markets continue to bet on prospect of interest rate cuts from US central bank by end of 2024
And more on deficits and stocks
Borrowers benefit from equivalent of two Fed rate cuts as demand for debt booms
Michelle Bowman says immigration and heavy federal spending threaten to undo progress on inflation
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Delay by US central bank in easing monetary policy could jeopardise soft economic landing
For good reason
US Federal Reserve cooled, but did not dispel, hopes for a cut in September before November’s election
Traders raise likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate cut before November’s presidential election
Hawkish message comes as US central bank holds rates at 23-year high and raises forecast for inflation
FT-Chicago Booth poll respondents also raise their outlook for inflation
Federal Reserve and Bank of England weigh case for reducing borrowing costs as voters prepare to go to polls