Interest Rates

President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of Jerome Powell on Thursday, blaming the Federal Reserve chief's rate stance for higher U.S. debt costs. According to USA Today, Trump said higher interest payments were the result of "one numbskull," a reference to Powell, and accused him of ignoring...

The greenback hasn’t been this weak in over two years, as mounting evidence of disinflation and cracks in the labor market stripped away its appeal, prompting a louder call from economists for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. The U.S. dollar index—a trade-weighted gauge measuring...

Inflation resumed its climb in May, snapping a four-month streak of easing price pressures, yet rising input costs from tariffs failed to significantly spill into consumer prices. The annual rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.4% last month, marking a slight acceleration...

After a steady May jobs report that was released Friday, economists are at a crossroads about their view on the monetary policy. While some believe that the Federal Reserve should hold onto its “wait and see” stance, others affirm that the central bank can start cutting interest rates....

Economist Craig Shapiro argues that the debt ceiling, a mechanism only used by the U.S. and Denmark, fails to curb excessive government spending and instead creates political theater every few years. What Happened: Shapiro, who is a macro strategist at the Bear Traps Report highlights the Federal...

April’s Personal Consumption Expenditures data presented a complex picture for Jerome Powell, with economists suggesting the persistent cloud of tariff uncertainty compels the central bank to “wait and see” policy stance even as “disinflation” has set in. What Happened...

Rising tariffs could reignite inflation while shifts in global investor confidence may undermine the U.S. dollar's safe-haven status, according to the Federal Reserve's May meeting minutes, which reflect growing concern over lasting economic headwinds. Tariffs And Inflation: A Risky Combination...

The University of Michigan’s May consumer survey delivered a jarring message to Wall Street and policymakers: sentiment among American consumers has plunged to the lowest levels since June 2020, while expectations for inflation surged to heights last seen during the early 1980s. The...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the central bank is rethinking its approach to inflation and employment, signaling possible changes to the Fed's policy strategy as part of a major review underway in 2025. “Participants have indicated that they thought it would be...

Best known for shorting stocks like GameStop, Citron Research's Andrew Left also shares long calls on stocks that are undervalued by Wall Street. Citron shared its latest stock pick Tuesday, a company it believes is misunderstood by investors. What Happened: Citron said Tuesday it is "pounding the...

Wall Street opened Tuesday with cautious gains after inflation data for April came in cooler than expected, calming investor concerns over tariff-driven price spikes. April's inflation report showed consumer prices rising 2.3% year over year, slightly below the 2.4% forecast and down from the...

Consumer prices in the U.S. eased faster than expected in April, with fresh tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump appearing not to have a swift and tangible impact on the cost of living. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.3% higher compared to a year ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics...

Vice President JD Vance has openly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic policies, particularly concerning inflation and trade agreements. What Happened: During an interview with Fox News, Vance expressed dissatisfaction with Powell’s handling of economic issues....

Despite mounting pressure and calls for lower interest rates, the Federal Reserve held rates steady at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday. This analyst anticipates that the Fed would be among the last central banks to cut interest rates, while still expecting four cuts this year. What Happened: The Chairman...

A growing chorus of economists is sounding the alarm that stagflation — a toxic mix of sluggish growth, rising unemployment, and persistent inflation — is no longer a distant threat but the most probable path for the U.S. economy. Reacting to the May Federal Open Market Committee meeting and Chair...