Fed Officials Floated A Rate Hike In June, Minutes Show

Will the Fed Cut Rates in July 2026? Here's What the Markets Say

A Fed rate cut isn't happening in July 2026. Here's why a hike is on the table instead, and what it means for your savings and debt.

The Fed Is Split Because Inflation Is Political

The Federal Reserve minutes from the June 16–17 meeting showed policymakers divided over where interest rates should go next. The official minutes admit the problem plainly. Inflation had “increased further and remained well above” the Fed’s 2 objective, while officials blamed tariffs, supply disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz, and demand from the AI []

Fed minutes reveal divides over interest rates in Kevin Warsh's first meeting

A few policymakers saw a case for raising rates immediately, while many others saw hikes as necessary soon if inflation stays elevated

Apple blames inflationary effect of AI for price hikes: ‘We have never seen a component price increase this much’

“I think the days of 50 price increases are over, said IDC analyst Nabila Popal.

US Fed's inflation concerns grew at June meeting, minutes show

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Concern ‌about high inflation mounted at the US central bank's meeting last month, as officials followed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's lead to a more stripped-down policy statement even amid concerns that price increases were broadening and might require interest rate hikes. A few participants at the June 16-17 meeting said there was already a case to raise borrowing costs, even though ‌they ultimately agreed with their colleagues to hold rates steady at this

Inflation hits 4.1 percent in May: 5 takeaways

Federal inflation data released Thursday showed prices rising at the fastest annual rate in three years, posing serious challenges for President Trump and policymakers. The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation showed prices rising 4.1 percent over the past year and 0.7 percent in May alone. While much of the increase came from higher energy...

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May’s annualized inflation rate of 3.2 highest it’s been since December 2023

Fed policymakers' inflation worries weighed on rate cut outlook at Warsh's first meeting

FOMC minutes reveal policymakers debated rate hikes amid scenarios where AI demand, Middle East conflict or tariffs keep inflation elevated.

Rates Spark: Resumed steepening impulse

Thursday's payrolls number prompted some steepening. We think there is more to come, as longer dated yields hold up while shorter dated yields ease lower. Longer dated yields are supported by a tendency for real yields to rise, partly as inflation gets sold. Shorter dated yields should fall as that selling of inflation means less inflation/rate-hike risk

Inflation jumps to 3.2% in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan

Statistics Canada says high gas prices pushed the annual rate of inflation to 3.2 per cent in May. That’s up from 2.8 per cent in April and marks the first time annual inflation has topped three per cent since late 2023. The agency says gas prices rose for the third consecutive month in May thanks [] The post Inflation jumps to 3.2 in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Key measure of inflation climbed in May as surging oil prices pushed costs higher

Inflation is rising — but U.S. consumers seem to be shrugging it off. A key measure of price growth accelerated in May as surging oil prices pushed costs higher

Why Falling Gas Prices Could Actually Hurt Small Businesses Next Month

Consumers kept spending through May’s inflation spike. Lower gas prices could make the next round of price hikes harder for businesses to sell.

The Week Ahead: Disappointing U.S. Data, Soft 2-Year Yield Warns Dollar Leg Up On Fed's Hawkish Hold Is Over

The Week Ahead: Disappointing U.S. Data, Soft 2-Year Yield Warns Dollar Leg Up On Fed's Hawkish Hold Is Over

No Confidence: Automatic Treasury Bond Buyers Are Gone, Fiscal Dominance Incoming

Written by Bryan Lutz, Editor at Dollarcollapse.com: The Fed spent the past year cutting rates while the bond market spent the past three months raising them. Let’s break that down: Fed funds sits at 3.63, a 52-week low. The 30-Year Treasury yield touched 5.2 in May, its highest level in a decade, and closed back []

Inflation spiked to 3.2% in May amid higher gas prices, says StatCan

Higher oil and gasoline prices pushed overall inflation in May to 3.2 per cent compared to a year ago, according to Statistics Canada.

Why It Makes Sense to Invest In Floating Rate Funds Now

Given the upside risk to the inflation outlook, the probability is skewed towards a future rate hike rather than a cut. But how soon rates would move up seems unclear.

U.S. House to vote on bill that would make daylight saving time permanent

A bill that would get rid of the bi-yearly time change has bipartisan support, but not all are sold on the idea.

RBI not considering rate hikes yet, governor tells ET NOW

RBI not considering rate hikes yet, governor tells ET NOW

‘Five bucks a week’: Tax cut mocked as housing and inflation bite

Sky News host James Macpherson says the government's tax relief will do little to ease cost-of-living pressures, warning inflation and possible interest rate rises will quickly wipe out the benefit. “As of tomorrow, everyone gets up to $268 off their tax bill, which amounts to about five bucks a week,” Mr Macpherson said. “The way inflation is and a potential rate rise in a few weeks, it's quickly gone.”

Retail inflation likely to have breached 4% mark in June

Under the new 2024 base series, CPI inflation rose from 2.74 in January 2026 to 3.93 in May, increasing 45 basis points in the past month

BCR: Peru's inflation excluding food, energy, and transport stood at 1.6% in June 2026

Year-on-year inflation stood at 4 in June 2026, while 12-month core inflation excluding food and energy came in at 4.5, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) stated.

CBA changes 2026 monetary policy disclosure schedule

CBA changes 2026 monetary policy disclosure schedule

Opinion | Inflation Is Now Spreading Through the US Economy

D. Brian Blank and Brandy Hadley write that inflation is no longer contained to just gas prices. The post Opinion | Inflation Is Now Spreading Through the US Economy appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Trump, GOP race to bring inflation down before midterms

President Trump and his Republican colleagues are in a race against time, hoping that inflation can be bent downward in time to revive their chances in November’s midterm elections. Seen through one lens, the picture is bleak. New data released late last week on personal consumption expenditures (PCE) showed inflation above 4 percent. Even excluding []...Click to read more

How a New Air Conditioner Can Lower Your Energy Bills

Summer electric bills have a way of creeping up without much warning. One month everything

Tollway board could approve largest passenger hike, automatic increases with one vote

The proposal would raise tolls Jan. 1, with inflation-linked increases every two years after that. The post Tollway board could approve largest passenger hike, automatic increases with one vote appeared first on Illinois Policy.

Consumer prices rose again in May — but has inflation peaked?

Consumer prices rose again in May — but has inflation peaked?

K-Electric announces load shed exemptions during Ashura, extends bill payment due dates

KE bills carrying due dates of 25th and 26th June 2026 can now be paid by 29th June 2026, without any late payment surcharge The post K-Electric announces load shed exemptions during Ashura, extends bill payment due dates appeared first on BOL News.

Forever Stamp Prices Rise July 12: Should You Stock Up Now?

Forever Stamp Prices Rise July 12: Should You Stock Up Now?

First Meeting Under Kevin Warsh Reveals Divided Fed Outlook on Future Interest Rates

The minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s June 2026 meeting, the first under new Chair Kevin Warsh, revealed growing concerns among policymakers over persistent inflation pressures, while highlighting divisions over the future path of interest rates.

Two more 25-bp rate hikes seen this year

STILL BROADENING PRICE pressures despite slowing headline inflation may warrant two more consecutive rate hikes by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Deutsche Bank Research said. In a report dated July 10, the Germany-based think tank said it still sees the central bank delivering a 25-basis-point (bp) rate hike at each of its next two []

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काठमाडौँ। चालु आर्थिक वर्षको वैशाखसम्म विस्तृत मुद्रा प्रदायको वृद्धिदर १५ दशमलव २ प्रतिशत पुगेको छ। नेपाल राष्ट्र बैंकले आज सार्वजनिक गरेको आर्थिक वर्ष २०८२/८३ को मौद्रिक नीतिको वार्षिक समिक्षा प्रतिवेदनमा निजी क्षेत्रतर्फ प्रवाहित कर्जाको वृद्धिदर भने छ दशमलव पाँच प्रतिशतमा सीमित रहेको जनाएको छ। केन्द्रीय बैंकले चालु आवका लागि विस्तृत मुद्रा प्रदाय १३ प्रतिशत र []

Macro Matters: 'The AI boom is putting pressure' on the US economy

Federal Reserve minutes reveal policymakers remain open to raising rates this year, citing concerns over inflation dynamics. Huge corporate spending on AI also risks driving prices up, economist Mark Fleming told Reuters. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #federalreserve #artificialintelligence #markets 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The Fed's Favorite Price-Inflation Measure Just Increased Again

The Fed's Favorite Price-Inflation Measure Just Increased Again

SBI Research sees FY27 inflation averaging 5%; says stable rupee crucial as imported inflation rises

In its latest Ecowrap report released on July 13, SBI Research said headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rose by 45 basis points from 3.93 in May to 4.38 in June, driven largely by higher food prices and a sharp increase in transport and services inflation.

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The Fed's Favorite Inflation Gauge Rose To A Fresh Three-Year High In May

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