Fed actions have helped cool inflation, without pushing the economy into a recession, at least so far.
Read MoreNobody at the Federal Reserve has asked for my opinion, but here it is: Once again, it is time to pause on rate hikes.
Read MoreWhether or not you agree with the decision, the central bank continued to pursue one of the most aggressive rate hike campaigns since the early 1980’s.
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The government reported that 210,000 jobs were created in November, below expectations for 550,000.
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As the Federal Reserve preps for its upcoming two-day policy meeting, economic conditions are throwing central bankers for a loop.
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Imagine you are asked to fill a 12-foot deep hole. Now imagine that the hole is only 11.5 feet deep. Feel better? Of course 11.5 is better than 12, but the task ahead is immense.
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The August report bolsters the case for another quarter-point interest rate cut when the Federal Reserve meets on September 17-18. Officials will cite the slowdown in job growth and softening manufacturing data, but will also likely reiterate that the economy remains on solid footing overall.
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For the first time in a decade, the Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates. Citing the “crosscurrents” of slowing global growth, uncertainty over trade policy, and static prices, the central bank will preemptively shave 0.25 percent from the fed funds rate, putting the new range at 2-2.25 percent.
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As corporate earnings dribble in and the results of the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting are more than a week away, it’s a good time for a reality check across a few key areas:
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