August 29, 2026
A surprise July jobs decline has pushed market expectations toward the Federal Reserve holding rates steady in September, with inflation data now the next major test.
Cue Writer · August 7, 2026
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate at 3.5% to 3.75%, while three regional bank presidents called for a quarter-point increase amid persistent inflation concerns.
cuewriter1 · August 6, 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she is prepared to support a rate increase if inflation fails to show continued improvement, keeping borrowing costs and market expectations in focus.
cuewriter1 · August 6, 2026
Rising oil prices and strong U.S. labor data have pushed market-based expectations for a September Federal Reserve rate increase higher, according to CNBC.
Cue Writer · July 27, 2026
Federal Reserve minutes show officials kept rates steady but remained divided over inflation, a debate that could shape borrowing costs, markets and consumer finances.
Cue Writer · July 11, 2026
Global stocks and oil slipped as investors reassessed the Federal Reserve’s rate path, pressuring technology shares and tightening financial conditions.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a three-year high in May, keeping interest-rate pressure in focus for consumers, businesses and markets.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
A Federal Reserve official’s shift toward a possible rate increase highlights the pressure inflation is putting on borrowing costs, markets and consumers.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
The Supreme Court allowed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain in office for now while her challenge to President Donald Trump’s removal effort continues, a case watched by markets for its implications for Fed independence.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
