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Fed 'in position' to respond to risks

Fed’s Barkin says economy looks ‘pretty good,’ but labor market bears watching

The U.S. economy is in a good place, but the labor market bears watching, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Tuesday. “So, the labor market might be fine or it might continue to weaken,” Barkin said,

Bloomberg on MSN · 21h

Barkin Says Fed in Good Place to Respond However Economy Evolves

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said the economy is in a good place, which has allowed the US central bank to lower borrowing costs.

Reuters on MSN · 21h

Fed 'in position' to respond to risks as needed, Barkin says

With inflation close to the Federal Reserve's 2% target, the labor market resilient, and the U.S. central bank in the process of lowering borrowing costs, policymakers are ready to respond if inflation pressures rise or the job market weakens,

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Fed's Barkin: Economy and policy are in a good place

CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on the latest comments from Richmond Federal Reserve president Tom Barkin. What happens to Elise Stefanik’s New York House seat? 11 Classic Old-School Dinners You Hardly See Anymore The Rookie's Nathan Fillion joins cast for ...

Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates

USA Today · 1d

Fed cuts interest rates a second time but economists say 2025 outlook uncertain

Many economists still expect another quarter-point cut ahead in December. But expect more debate on the Fed's path in 2025.

Bloomberg L.P. · 3d

Fed’s Kashkari Says Stronger Economy Could Mean Fewer Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said a strong economy and higher productivity growth may drive the US central bank to cut interest rates less than previously expected.

MarketWatch · 1h

Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win

Applications for mortgages inched up over the past week, despite the 30-year creeping closer to 7%. The 30-year rate rose for the seventh week in a row, after Donald Trump won the presidential election and the Federal Reserve cut its interest rate by 25 basis points.

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US monetary policy still restrictive, two Fed officials say

The Federal Reserve's policy rate continues to act as a brake on the resilient labor market and on inflation that is still ...

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Federal Reserve 'in position' to respond to risks as needed, Fed President Barkin says

Nov 12 (Reuters) - With inflation close to the Federal Reserve's 2% target, the labor market resilient, and the U.S. central ...

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Inflation Rise Expected for October, Raising Concerns for Fed Rate Cuts

October's annual inflation rate may have ticked up for the first time in seven months, after more than two years of gradual ...

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Hold Up. Fed Chair Powell Just Issued a Dour Warning on the Economy. Is the Bull Market in Trouble?

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked for his thoughts on large budget deficits and the rising national debt at his ...

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Fed up with the economy, Americans turn to Trump, giving him election sweep of swing states

President-elect Donald Trump won Pennsylvania after losing the state in 2020. Scott Pelley visited to find out what was ...

Fed’s Kashkari Says Economy Strong, But Inflation Not Vanquished

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said the US economy has remained remarkably strong as the central ...

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Fed policy is 'modestly restrictive,' Kashkari says

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari said he feels U.S. monetary policy is currently "modestly ...

Fed meeting recap: Powell ‘feeling good' about economy, says Trump can't legally fire him

In what's been an eventful week, traders are now turning their focus on the Federal Reserve. Policymakers are expected to ...

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Everyday Economics: Don’t blame the Fed! New government has the power to make, break economy

The Federal Reserve lowered its target for the Fed funds rate by another 25 basis points last week. But why should you care?

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