Report: Inflation Rises 2.5% In August, Lowering Hopes For Big Rate Cut From Fed
Inflation rose once again in the month of August, causing stir from an outsize rate cut from the Federal Reserve when it meets next week.
Inflation rose once again in the month of August, causing stir from an outsize rate cut from the Federal Reserve when it meets next week.
Big Lots representatives stated on Monday that it has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for protection from its massive debts, with the retailer citing “inflation and high interest rates” as reasons for filing.
Job openings across America spiraled down to their lowest level since the beginning of 2021, a very concerning notion that the labor market is cooling.
Wall Street’s stock indexes increased substantially on Friday, with the S&P 500 index climbing towards a record high, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said “the time has come” to reduce interest rates.
The U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at each of the remaining three meetings of 2024.
Global stocks held steady and government bond yields retreated a touch on Wednesday after data showed U.S. consumer prices rose moderately in July.
U.S. inflation rose 2.9% in July versus a year ago, which fell below expectations in a result that likely paves the way for the Federal Reserve to finally begin cutting interest rates next month.
A sharp slowdown in the U.S. job market that touched off days of global stock-market turmoil also fueled speculation the Federal Reserve may not wait until its next scheduled meeting.
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in July, with the unemployment rate increasing 4.3%, leading to fears that the labor market is faltering and the economy is heading for a possible recession.
While maintaining interest rates at their highest point in over 20 years on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve made a suggestion that lower borrowing costs may soon be implemented by policymakers due to slight recent improvements in inflation.