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Fed interest-rate decision rocks Wall Street's inflation fears

Fed interest-rate decision rocks Wall Street's inflation fears

The Federal Reserve’s July policymaking meeting ended with no interest-rate hikes nor forward guidance but with a boatload of Fed speak and word salad. Kevin Warsh insisted the Fed will still be able to lower inflation to its 2% target — a measure it has missed for five years — but didn’t say ...

Three Fed dissenters say rate hike is needed to curb inflation

Three Fed dissenters say rate hike is needed to curb inflation

By Michael S. Derby and Dan Burns July 31 (Reuters) - Three Federal Reserve officials who dissented at this week's policy meeting in favor of an interest rate hike called on Friday for immediate action to bring inflation back down to the U.S. central bank's 2% target.

Bond Market Reacts to Federal Reserve's Decision to Hold Interest Rates Steady

Bond Market Reacts to Federal Reserve's Decision to Hold Interest Rates Steady

Bond Market Reacts to Federal Reserve's Decision to Hold Interest Rates Steady

J.P.Morgan brings forward Fed rate hike call to December after July hold

J.P.Morgan brings forward Fed rate hike call to December after July hold

July 30 (Reuters) - J.P.Morgan now expects the Federal Reserve to deliver a quarter-point rate hike in December, bringing forward its previous forecast for an increase in the second half of 2027, after the central bank left policy rates unchanged at its July meeting.

Fed dissenters sketch the case for a rate hike

Fed dissenters sketch the case for a rate hike

Warsh-led Fed leaves rates on hold and a bond market scratching its head

Warsh-led Fed leaves rates on hold and a bond market scratching its head

By Ann Saphir and Michael S.

Warsh vows not to 'waver' on inflation as divided Fed leaves rates unchanged

Warsh vows not to 'waver' on inflation as divided Fed leaves rates unchanged

By Ann Saphir and Michael S. Derby WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, a choice that may intensify questions about how U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh will deliver on his commitment to bring inflation back down to the 2% target.

BofA says Fed hike today would be one for the books

BofA says Fed hike today would be one for the books

Central banks spend decades building a reputation and can spend the whole thing in a single afternoon. Every institution that manages expectations for a living runs into the same trap. Move too slowly and you look asleep at the wheel. Move without warning and you teach everyone watching that your ...

Citadel Anticipates Federal Reserve Rate Hike Amid Market Uncertainty

Citadel Anticipates Federal Reserve Rate Hike Amid Market Uncertainty

Citadel Anticipates Federal Reserve Rate Hike Amid Market Uncertainty

Fed interest-rate decision could stun Wall Street this week

Fed interest-rate decision could stun Wall Street this week

It looks like Kevin Warsh may have to put his money where his mouth is. The hawks circling over Wall Street suggest the Federal Reserve needs to raise short-term interest rates this week to stave off steeper inflation rates. And while consensus suggests the policymaking Federal Open ...

Interest rate decision updates: Fed weighs whether to hike or hold

Interest rate decision updates: Fed weighs whether to hike or hold

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said he anticipated another “good family fight” and economists expect dissents from the Fed's July meeting.

Fed leaves rates unchanged; three policymakers dissent in favor of a hike

Fed leaves rates unchanged; three policymakers dissent in favor of a hike

By Ann Saphir and Michael S. Derby WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, a choice that may intensify questions about how U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh will deliver on his commitment to bring inflation back down to the 2% target.