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Strong December Jobs Report Kills Chances Of A January Fed Rate Cut
Before the strong December jobs report was released, the odds were already low for an interest rate cut in the next Federal Reserve decision on January 29.
The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates
Fed officials have signaled that it will take more than one weak report to convince them that the labor market is deteriorating.
Fed rate cuts were so 2024. There are risks the next move could be a hike, Bank of America says.
After the "gangbuster" December jobs report, the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting cycle is over, said Aditya Bhave, senior U.S. economist at BofA Global Research. "Our base case has the Fed on an extended hold,
Federal Reserve Officials at December Meeting Expected Slower Pace of Rate Cuts Ahead
Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec. 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs
US Fed's December Rate Cut Should Be Its Last For Now: Official
The US Federal Reserve should proceed cautiously before supporting any future rate cuts, a senior bank official said Thursday, adding that she saw December's rate cut as a final step for now.
US Fed's December rate cut was 'final' step to recalibrate policy: official
The US Federal Reserve should proceed cautiously before supporting any future rate cuts, a senior bank official said Thursday, adding that she saw December's rate cut as a final step
Minutes Show Fed Officials Were Eager to Slow Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve officials were "at or near the point at which it would be appropriate to slow the pace of policy easing," minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee's Dec. 17-18 gathering showed.

Most Fed officials were worried about higher inflation

Fed’s Bowman Flags Inflation Risks, Encourages Cautious Approach
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she sees lingering inflation risks and that policymakers should proceed ...
Wall St Week Ahead: Inflation report could rattle markets after bond yields climb
U.S. inflation data in the coming week could test the nerves of stock investors and further inflame worries about rising ...
Stocks and Bonds Rattled as Odds of Fed Rate Cut Recede
Stronger-than-expected data on the labor market has intensified concerns that the economy continues to run at a solid pace, amplifying fears about stubborn inflation.
Fed finds new reason for confidence in obscure inflation gauge
Top Federal Reserve officials — including Chair Jerome Powell — are increasingly pointing to an obscure price gauge as a ...
Fed's Waller: More cuts likely though timing depends on inflation progress
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Inflation should continue falling in 2025 and allow the U.S. Federal Reserve to ...
December jobs report: Strong 256,000 increase raises fresh inflation worries
The surprising 256,000 increase in new jobs in December and a declining unemployment rate is good news, but the latest ...
Stock market today: Indexes mixed as traders take in Fed minutes, mull rate outlook
The Fed's latest meeting minutes showed concern that inflation could remain sticky, partly because of Trump's trade policy.
Fed Minutes Reveal Inflation Jitters, Policymakers Signal Slower Interest Rate Easing Path Ahead
Fed cautious on inflation and interest rates, with policymakers divided on future adjustments and uncertainty about Trump's ...