Musalem, Fed and inflation

Fed’s Musalem watching growth risks and rising inflation expectations as he urges 'patient approach' to rates
St. Louis Fed president Alberto Musalem said Monday that he is closely watching longer-term inflation expectations and downside risks to growth as he argues for maintaining a "patient approach" to monetary policy.
Fed's Musalem expects continued economic growth, but sees risks in recent data
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said on Monday he expects the U.S. economy to continue to expand this year, but recent weaker-than-expected consumption and housing data and reports from business contacts have raised concerns about possible risks to growth.
Musalem Says Inflation Expectations Key If Fed’s Goals Conflict
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said that while he anticipates price growth to moderate toward the central bank’s 2% goal, it is vital for policymakers to keep inflation expectations in check.
Inflation will move toward 2% target, but risks to outlook are rising, says Fed's Musalem
The risks for higher inflation are on the rise, St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said Monday.
St. Louis Fed's Musalem says Fed is in 'good place' on policy; he'll watch inflation expectations
The Federal Reserve's monetary policy stance remains in a "good place" to address risks to the Fed's dual mandate, Alberto Musalem, St. Louis Fed president, said on Monday. "I believe a patient policy approach now will help.
A Key Interest Rate Falls, but Not for the Reasons Trump Wanted
Investors’ increasingly gloomy sentiment about economic growth appears to be driving down the 10-year Treasury yield.
Fed's Hammack says rates likely on hold for some time
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Thursday she expects U.S. central bank interest rate policy ...
Here's What Markets Now Predict for 2025 Fed Rate Cuts—And What It Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
The Fed is currently neutral on interest rates but could resume cuts later this year. If you're house hunting, here's how ...
The Weakening Economy Needs Rate Relief
There is no doubt that the U.S. economy is slowing. This appears to be a worldwide phenomenon as the economies of China and ...
Fed predicted to cut interest rates in June as consumer confidence takes a dive
The Federal Reserve is likely to resume cutting interest rates in June and could reduce short-term borrowing costs again in ...
The Fed’s Hand Might Be Forced to Lower Rates
Spending cuts, or even the threat of them, have the potential to slow the economy and give the central bank no choice.
No Rate Cut Expected At Next Fed Decision On March 19
No change in interest rates is expected when the Federal Open Market Committee is scheduled to set rates again on March 19.
Mortgage Rates Continue Their Sinking Streak, Dropping 7 Consecutive Days to New 2025 Low
Rates on 30-year new purchase mortgages have fallen daily for seven consecutive days, with a Friday decline lowering the average to 6.55%. That's now almost a 30-point drop since Feb. 19, and takes ...
Fed’s Hammack Says Rates on Hold, Not Meaningfully Restrictive
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said interest rates are not “meaningfully restrictive” and should be ...
Inflation Eased Slightly in January, Fed’s Preferred Gauge Showed
The central bank’s preferred inflation measure, released on Friday, climbed 2.5 percent in January from a year earlier, ...