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Bank of America warns Winter Storm Fern could freeze Q1 growth

Bank of America warns Winter Storm Fern could freeze Q1 growth

After record snowfall and thousands of flight cancellations, BofA warned that a Viola-style economic chill is coming —though most of that growth may be delayed, not destroyed.
Fed expected to keep interest rates on hold this week

Fed expected to keep interest rates on hold this week

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at its policy meeting this week. All eyes will be on how long officials signal they plan to hold rates steady.
Consumer sentiment remains depressed in January as higher costs, weakening labor market weigh on outlook

Consumer sentiment remains depressed in January as higher costs, weakening labor market weigh on outlook

Consumers are in wait-and-see mode as they weigh inflation and a weakening job market.
Stale reading on Fed's inflation gauge keeps central bank on course to hold rates next week

Stale reading on Fed's inflation gauge keeps central bank on course to hold rates next week

A delayed reading on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge released Thursday keeps the central bank on course to hold interest rates steady next week.
Skeptical Supreme Court justices look poised to protect Fed independence

Skeptical Supreme Court justices look poised to protect Fed independence

US Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism Wednesday of the Trump administration’s arguments for firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.
The bond market is starting to speak up again

The bond market is starting to speak up again

Instead of flocking to US assets over global instability, investors are trying to get out of them.
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Lisa Cook firing in case that tests Fed independence

Supreme Court to hear arguments over Lisa Cook firing in case that tests Fed independence

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday over President Trump's move to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook — a case that tests the central bank’s independence and could reset precedent.
In wake of DOJ probe, Fed officials voice strong words in defense of Powell, Fed independence

In wake of DOJ probe, Fed officials voice strong words in defense of Powell, Fed independence

In the wake of the Justice Department opening a criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a chorus of Fed officials have rallied to his defense.
Fed’s Bowman sees risks to job market, says Fed 'should be ready' to cut rates

Fed’s Bowman sees risks to job market, says Fed 'should be ready' to cut rates

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said Friday that the central bank should be ready to cut interest rates further, citing "signs of fragility" in the job market.
Kansas City Fed's Schmid: Cutting rates could make inflation worse

Kansas City Fed's Schmid: Cutting rates could make inflation worse

Kansas City Fed president Jeff Schmid said Thursday he thinks inflation remains too high and cutting interest rates could drive it higher, eclipsing any benefit to the job market.