Powell indicates conditions 'may warrant' interest rate cuts as Fed proceeds 'carefully'

Powell indicates conditions ‘may warrant’ interest rate cuts as Fed proceeds ‘carefully’

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday gave a tepid indication of possible interest rate cuts ahead as he noted a high level of uncertainty that is making the job difficult for monetary policymakers. In his much-anticipated speech at the Fed’s annual conclave in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the central bank leader in prepared remarks cited…

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Investors await further inflation data

Investors await further inflation data

U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher Thursday after new U.S. data pointed to persistent wholesale inflation. The 2-year Treasury yield climbed 4 basis points to 3.73%. The benchmark 10-year note yield added nearly 5 basis points to 4.285%. One basis point is equal to 0.01%, and yields and prices move in opposite directions. The producer price…

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Investors are not 'bullish enough' on market rally: HSBC strategist

concerns grow over Trump’s Powell criticism

U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Thursday amid renewed concerns that President Donald Trump is considering replacing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 1.2 basis points to 4.281%, while the 2-year yield was lower over 2 basis points to 3.758%. The 30-year yield shed less than 1 basis point to 4.839%. One basis point is equal to 0.01%…

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Trump backtracks plans to axe Fed chief

Trump backtracks plans to axe Fed chief

The yield on the 10-year Treasury declined on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump backtracked on comments he made about firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. At 4:35 a.m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield was 4 basis points lower at 4.346%. The 2-year Treasury yield was 3 basis points higher at 3.819%. One basis point equals 0.01%…

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