Federal Reserve Split on Appropriate Monetary Policy for 2026
As annual inflation remains above 2% and the labor market shows weakness, the Federal Reserve has been split in recent ...
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Fed Governor Says Tariffs Are ‘Propping Up’ Inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook pointed to tariffs as the cause of a recent rise in inflation data during a ...
Fed Chair Again Emphasizes No ‘Risk-Free Path’ as Rate Cut Seems More Certain
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the length of the government shutdown and its ongoing effects, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell yesterday ...
Consumer Confidence Weakens in September, Reflecting Rising Inflation Concerns
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index revealed that consumer attitudes toward current and future economic conditions dropped by 3.6 points ...
Fed Likely to Cut Rates by 25 Basis Points, Says Redfin Chief Economist
Above, Daryl Fairweather NEW HAVEN, CT—With the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting this week to vote on a rate ...
Waller Calls for September 0.25% Cut, Says We ‘Shouldn’t Wait Until the Labor Market Deteriorates’
Federal Reserve Bank Governor Christopher Waller, during a speech at The Economic Club of Miami, once again pledged his vote ...
Consumer Confidence Dips Slightly, With Recession and Inflation Worries Percolating
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined by 1.3 points this month to 97.4 from 98.7 in July, reflecting consumers' ...
Fed Wary of Elevated Inflation and the Context of Low Unemployment
The latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held by the Federal Reserve (Fed) concluded with the decision to maintain ...
Labor Market ‘Cools’ to Pre-Pandemic Norms; Tariffs Create Uncertainty
The U.S. labor market appears to be settling out to a “healthy” level following recent years of ups and downs, ...
Consumer Confidence Drops in December After Previous Monthly Increases
2024 is closing out with a dip in consumer confidence, according to the latest monthly report from the Conference Board. ...
It’s National Home Warranty Day: Here’s How Agents Use Them to Help Win Listings
Home warranties aren’t just for home protection. They’re a strategic tool many top agents use to attract sellers, reduce risk and increase buyer confidence. Learn how home warranties give listings an edge. Learn how.
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