SummaryDallas Fed's Logan sees inflation ebbing but unclear if 2% target in sightLogan says monetary policy well positioned to deal with risksShe says Supreme Court tariff ruling brings more uncertaintyNEW YORK, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan said on Friday that while she expects inflation pressures to ebb as tariff impacts on the economy wane, she's not yet prepared to say what the next move for monetary policy should be.Logan, speaking at an event at Columbia University in ...

Andrew Bailey and his panel of rate-setters ‘should aim to run the economy slightly hot’, the IPPR says - Andy Rain/EPA/Shutterstock The Bank of England has been urged to cut interest rates “aggressively” to avoid leaving “growth on the floor”. Economists at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a think tank with ties to Labour, have called on Threadneedle Street’s policymakers to move quickly to lower borrowing costs. They said in a new report: “The Bank of England should loosen monetary pol ...

Core Viewpoint - The San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly stated that monetary policy is currently "in a good place" and emphasized the central bank's assessment of the impact of artificial intelligence on the economy [1] Group 1 - The Federal Reserve is actively evaluating the effects of artificial intelligence on economic conditions [1]

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Economic Indicators - The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will publish the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index on February 20, which is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and could influence monetary policy for 2026 [1] - The PCE Price Index is preferred by the Fed over the Consumer Price Index (CPI) because it provides a broader measure of inflation and quickly reflects changes in consumer behavior [2] Inflation Trends - Recent CPI data showed consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, slightly below the expected 2.5%, with core CPI (excluding food and energy) at 2.5%, the lowest since April 2021 [3] - If the upcoming PCE Price Index confirms a moderation in inflation, it would align with the CPI report, indicating inflation is moving closer to the Fed's target [4] Monetary Policy Implications - A confirmation of moderating inflation would give the Fed room to implement additional interest rate cuts, with the futures market currently pricing in two to three quarter-percentage point cuts in 2026 [5] - Lower interest rates or the expectation of them could positively impact the stock market by reducing borrowing costs for companies and consumers, potentially boosting spending [6]

Something really topical. I saw this yesterday. Kevin Hassett on CNBC offered some criticism of a New York Fed study on tariffs.Do you have thoughts you want to share about that. Sure. You know, I mentioned all 12 reserve banks have independent research departments that are always studying the economy.And sometimes people put out results that point one way and another Reserve Bank will put out results that point the other way. This is how we're trying to get better and learn about the economy by having this ...

Market Overview - European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory with the U.K.'s FTSE index projected to rise by 0.15%, while Germany's DAX is expected to decline by 0.25%, France's CAC 40 by 0.15%, and Italy's FTSE MIB slightly below the flatline [1] - Global market sentiment is being influenced by U.S. stock futures trading near the flatline after a positive session, driven by gains in technology stocks and strength in financials and energy sectors [3] Earnings Reports - A busy day of earnings is anticipated with companies such as Nestle, Rio Tinto, and Zurich Insurance reporting their results [2] - Airbus expects to deliver 870 commercial aircraft in 2026, which is slightly below the analysts' expectation of approximately 880 [2] Oil Market - Oil prices increased by over 4% following comments from U.S. Vice President JD Vance regarding Iran's nuclear talks, indicating potential military action if diplomatic efforts fail [4] Regional Market Activity - In Asia-Pacific markets, stocks traded higher as several exchanges returned from the Lunar New Year holiday [4]

By Michael S. Derby Feb 18 (Reuters) - An effort launched by the Trump administration to improve home borrowing costs is not coming to much so far, meeting minutes from ‌the Federal Reserve’s January 27-28 meeting, released on Wednesday, said. The minutes, describing a briefing ‌by the New York Fed official responsible for implementing monetary policy, noted that plans by the administration to buy mortgage bonds ​had caused “a notable decline in mortgage-backed securities yields relative to those on comp ...

This story was originally published on CFO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Several Federal Reserve officials voiced concern that inflation persists above their 2% goal and cautioned that further monetary easing could signal a weaker commitment to reducing price pressures, according to minutes of their Jan. 27-28 meeting released Wednesday.  A “vast majority” of Fed officials noted at the meeting that the labor market showed signs of ...

US stock futures rose on Wednesday following a muted day on Wall Street, as investors looked ahead to fresh signals on inflation and monetary policy. Contracts on the S&P 500 (ES=F) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) both rose 0.3%. Meanwhile, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) edged up roughly 0.2% after the major US gauges closed Tuesday with modest gains. Investors now turn their attention to the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes, due Wednesday, for additional insight into policyma ...