#Federal Reserve

Markets Push Fed Rate‑Cut Expectations Into January

Markets now price the Federal Reserve's first rate cut for January, after recent economic data and Fed signals shifted futures pricing, impacting bonds, equities and the dollar.

Treasury says Fed could still cut rates next year despite robust growth

A senior Treasury official said the Fed could cut rates next year even if growth stays strong, noting improving inflation and labor trends could give the Fed room to ease policy.

Hassett: AI-Driven Growth Is Easing Inflation, U.S. Slow to Cut Rates

Hassett, a contender for Fed chair, says the AI-driven surge is boosting U.S. growth and pushing inflation lower — and warns policymakers may be behind the curve on rate cuts.

Fed Policy Stalemate Meets a Surging Solar Stock Rally

The Fed faces a policy impasse as sticky inflation and uneven growth limit options. Investors meanwhile cheer a solar stock rally fueled by policy support and cost declines.

Markets Rally After Fed Signals; Eli Lilly Unveils $6B Manufacturing Bet

Markets climbed after Fed comments eased rate-hike fears and Eli Lilly committed $6B to boost manufacturing — a late-day catalyst for equities and healthcare stocks.

Divided Fed Approves Third Rate Cut This Year, Signals Slower Pace Ahead

The Federal Reserve approved its third rate cut of the year in a split vote, calling it the final move for now and signaling a slower pace of reductions ahead.

The Fed’s Quiet Liquidity Shift: Why Money-Market Funds Could Be First Hit

The Fed has already tightened liquidity by trimming reserves and using repo tools. If a 2019-style squeeze returns, money-market funds could be the first domino to fall.

Trump Says He Knows Next Fed Chair but Keeps Name Private

President Trump says he knows whom he'll nominate for Federal Reserve chair but hasn't announced it. Markets and policymakers await details that could affect interest-rate outlooks.