US Fed Meeting Live: Powell Sets Out Position On Crypto And Banking
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says banks can serve customers who use cryptocurrencies. The Fed's role is to supervise banks that deal with crypto businesses.
Powell also says households need to understand the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies. The Fed wants people to be aware of the potential risks before they invest.
US Fed Meeting Live: Fed Will Not Need 2% Inflation For Rate Cuts, Says Powell
The recent rise in long-term interest rates is attributed to the term premium, rather than inflation expectations, Powell said, emphasising that achieving a 2% inflation rate is not necessary for the Fed to lower interest rates.
He also mentioned that the current policy stance is restrictive, but not excessively so. Additionally, Powell observed that asset prices are elevated by many metrics, and lower-income households are facing significant financial pressure.
US Fed Meeting Live: Interest Rates Now 'Meaningfully Above' Neutral," Says Jerome Powell
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that interest rates are now significantly higher than the neutral rate. Powell added that the central bank's policy actions are having a noticeable impact on the economy.
US Fed Meeting Live: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Pare Losses After Jerome Powell’s Inflation Remarks—Markets Update
Here’s how US markets are reacting as of 01:29 a.m. IST:
Dow Jones down by 0.1% to 44,766.50.
S&P 500 fell 0.3% to 6,046.40.
Nasdaq fell 0.2% to 21,415.49.
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US Fed Meeting Live: No Need for Labour Market to Cool Off Further, Says Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that he does not think the labour market needs to cool off any more.
US Fed Meeting Live: FOMC Won't Act Until Seeing More Progress On 12-Month Inflation, Says Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The Federal Reserve will not take action until it sees much more than the current situation and emphasised the need to see progress on 12-month inflation, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said.
US Fed Meeting Live: Fed Reviewing Executive Orders and Aligning Policy As Needed, Says Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The Federal Reserve is reviewing executive orders signed by President Trump, including that of deportation, and working to align its policy with these orders where appropriate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said.
US Fed Meeting Live: Shortened Inflation Sentence Not Meant To Signal Policy Change, Says Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell explained that the decision to shorten the sentence on inflation was not intended to send any signals about future policy changes.
US Fed Meeting Live: Need Real Progress On Inflation Or Weak Job Market To Cut Rates, Says Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the Fed requires real progress on inflation or a weak job market before considering rate cuts. He added that the labour market has been broadly stable.
US Fed Meeting Live: Policy Seen As Restrictive Looking At Last Year, Says Powell
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the policy appears restrictive when reviewing last year but noted that it is now meaningfully less restrictive than before the rate cuts.
US Fed Meeting Live: No Comment on President Trump's Remarks, Says Powell
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he had no comment on President Trump’s remarks and added that he has had no contact with the President.
US Fed Meeting Live: Powell Says No Urgency To Adjust Policy Stance
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that there is no need to rush in adjusting the policy stance at this time.
US Fed Meeting Live: US Economy Shows Solid Growth, Housing Sector Stabilises, Says Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The US economy remains strong, with growth continuing at a solid pace despite ongoing challenges, said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
The economic activity expanded at a solid pace, with signs of stabilisation in the housing sector, Powell said, adding that the Federal Reserve Chair noted that inflation has moved towards the 2% target but remains somewhat elevated.
"A wide range of indicators suggest the labour market is in balance," he said.
US Fed Meeting Live: US Economy Remains Strong, Growth Continues at Solid Pace, Says Jerome Powell
The US economy remains strong, with growth continuing at a solid pace despite ongoing challenges, Us Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a press conference.
US Fed Meeting Live: Treasuries Fall As FOMC Adjusts Inflation Language
US Treasuries dropped to the day’s lows after the Federal Reserve altered its policy statement, removing a reference to progress in the inflation fight. The policy-sensitive two-year yield rose about five basis points to 4.25%, while the 10-year yield increased by four basis points.
Source: Bloomberg
US Fed Meeting Live: Gold Slips After Fed Pauses Rate Cuts
Gold fell after Federal Reserve officials kept interest rates unchanged while evaluating the inflation outlook following several rate cuts last year. Spot gold dropped 0.6% to $2,745.91 an ounce at 2:12 p.m. in New York. Silver, platinum, and palladium gained.
Source: Bloomberg
US Fed Meeting Live: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Extend Declines—Markets Update
Here’s how US markets are reacting ahead of Federal Reserve interest rates decision as of 12:42 a.m. IST:
Dow Jones extends decline by 0.5% to 44,631.68.
S&P 500 fell 0.8% to 6,018.06.
Nasdaq fell 0.7% to 21,295.19.
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US Fed Meeting Live: FOMC Says Risks Are ‘Roughly in Balance,’ Will Assess Data for Rate Decisions
FOMC statement keeps language noting that risks to employment and inflation goals “are roughly in balance.” It also maintains that officials will evaluate incoming data, the economic outlook, and risk balance when considering future rate adjustments.
US Fed Meeting Live: FOMC Statement Removes Reference To Progress Toward 2% Inflation Goal
FOMC statement no longer mentions ongoing progress toward the 2% inflation target. Instead, it says “inflation remains somewhat elevated.”
US Fed Meeting Live: FOMC Statement Removes Reference To Easing Labour Market Conditions
FOMC statement no longer notes that labour market conditions have generally eased. Instead, it says “the unemployment rate has stabilised at a low level” and “labour market conditions remain solid.”
US Fed Meeting Live: FOMC Members Vote Unanimously To Maintain Rates
All the members of FOMC voted unanimously to maintain interest rates, according to a statement by US Federal Reserve.
US Fed Meeting Live: FOMC Holds Rates Steady At 4.25%-4.5%
The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday at the range of 4.25%-4.5% after three consecutive cuts. This was the first policy meeting since Donald Trump took office as US President on Jan. 20.
In December, the Federal Open Market Committee lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points. This followed a 25-basis-point cut in November to 4.50%–4.75% and a 50-basis-point cut in September to 4.75%–5%.
Before these reductions, the Fed had held rates steady for eight consecutive meetings until July, when it raised them by 25 basis points to a 22-year high.
US Fed Meeting Live: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Trade Lower—Markets Update
Here’s how US markets are reacting ahead of Federal Reserve interest rates decision as of 12:15 a.m. IST:
Dow Jones down 0.2% to 44,757.17.
S&P 500 fell 0.5% to 6,035.24.
Nasdaq fell 0.6% to 21,343.18.
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US FOMC Meet Live: Collins Says Fed Should Take Slower Approach Amid Economic Uncertainty
Boston Fed President Susan Collins, speaking at an event in Boston, said a slower approach to adjusting interest rates is warranted as Fed officials face “considerable uncertainty” over the economic outlook.
US Fed Meeting Live: Treasures Hold Gains Ahead Of FOMC Decision
US Treasuries maintained recent gains ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision as traders increased bets on a possible rate cut in March.
Yields remained largely unchanged on Wednesday, with two-year rates near their lowest level in over a month, as the market awaited Powell’s press conference for policy signals.
Source: Bloomberg
US Fed Meeting Live: Traders Expect ECB To Accelerate Rate Cuts Amid Economic Risks
Traders anticipate the European Central Bank will take a more aggressive approach to cutting interest rates as economic risks grow.
Markets widely expect a quarter-point cut on Thursday, with traders watching for any policy shift.
Source: Bloomberg
US Fed Meeting Live: December Jobs Report Shows Labour Market Stabilising, Says Fed’s Goolsbee
The strong December jobs report suggests the US labour market is stabilising at full employment and is not a sign of an overheating economy, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee told CNBC in an interview earlier in January.
US Fed Meeting Live: Disinflation Continues but 2% Goal Still Needs Time, Says Fed’s Williams
“The process of disinflation remains in train. But we are still not at our 2% goal, and it will take more time until we can achieve that on a sustained basis,” New York Fed President John Williams said earlier this month while speaking at Hartford, Connecticut.
US Fed Meeting Live: Inflation “Still Need to Be Restrictive”, Says Fed’s Barkin
The December’s consumer price index “continues the story we’ve been on, which is that inflation is coming down toward target,” said Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin, earlier this month.
“I do still think we need to be restrictive to seal the final mile, if you want to put it that way, back to 2%,” he added.
US Fed Meeting Live: Key Highlights from December FOMC Minutes
Federal Reserve officials decided in December to slow the pace of interest rate cuts due to inflation risks.
The minutes showed that many officials saw a need for a cautious approach to monetary policy.
Policymakers cited higher inflation, strong consumer spending, and reduced downside risks to economic growth and employment.
The Fed cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25%-4.5% in December.
Officials factored in potential policy changes under incoming US President Donald Trump, leading to a slightly slower growth forecast.
Most officials saw increased upside risks to inflation, while the labour market remained strong but required monitoring.
The Fed has reduced rates by a full percentage point since September, with dissenting votes in both September and December.
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack dissented in December, preferring to hold rates steady.
The December forecasts projected two rate cuts in 2025, down from four in September, due to inflation concerns.
The Fed’s preferred inflation measure rose 2.4% in the year through November, with core inflation at 2.8%.
Fed officials have since indicated they are in no rush to cut rates and want more evidence of easing inflation.
New policies from the incoming Trump administration on tariffs, immigration, and taxes could impact the Fed’s economic outlook.
Source: Bloomberg
US FOMC Meet Live: Collins Says Fed Should Take Slower Approach Amid Economic Uncertainty
Boston Fed President Susan Collins, speaking at an event in Boston, said a slower approach to adjusting interest rates is warranted as Fed officials face “considerable uncertainty” over the economic outlook.
US Fed Meeting Live: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Trade Lower Dow Jones Unchanged—Markets Update
Here’s how US markets are reacting ahead of Federal Reserve interest rates decision as of 10:30 p.m. IST:
Dow Jones little changed at 44,862.33.
S&P 500 fell 0.3% to 6049.02.
Nasdaq fell 0.4% to 21,390.50.
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US Fed Meeting Live: Key Takeaways From December FOMC Statement
Federal Open Market Committee votes 11-1 to lower benchmark rate by 25 basis points to target range of 4.25%-4.5%
“Dot plot” of rate projections shows the median official expected to lower rates by a half percentage point in 2025, implying just two quarter-point cuts next year; five of 19 officials penciled in 75 basis points of cuts or more
Median Fed official sees inflation rate at 2.5% by end of 2025, up from 2.1% forecast in September
Statement maintains language saying risks to achieving employment and inflation goals “are roughly in balance”
Statement says that “in considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments” to rates, officials will assess incoming data, evolving outlook and balance of risks.
US Fed Meeting Live: Changes In Fed Policy Voters For 2025
The Federal Open Market Committee, which decides on interest rate changes, includes a rotating group of presidents from 11 regional Fed banks, along with seven Fed governors and the New York Fed president.
In 2025, Susan Collins (Boston), Alberto Musalem (St. Louis), Jeff Schmid (Kansas City), and Austan Goolsbee (Chicago) will join as voting members. Non-voting officials will continue to take part in policy discussions at each meeting.
Source: Bloomberg
US Fed Meeting Live: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Trade Lower Dow Jones Unchanged—Markets Update
Here’s how US markets are reacting ahead of Federal Reserve interest rates decision as of 9:36 p.m. IST:
Dow Jones little changed at 44,862.68.
S&P 500 fell 0.3% to 6048.31.
Nasdaq fell 0.4% to 21,381.55.
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US Fed Meeting Live: Political Pressure On Powell
Powell may also be asked to address Trump’s recent criticism of the central bank.
“I think I know interest rates much better than they do, and I think I know it certainly much better than the one who’s primarily in charge of making that decision,” Trump said on Jan. 23, apparently referring to Powell.
Powell has previously ignored or deflected Trump’s comments on monetary policy. However, these remarks, made during Trump’s first week back in office, suggest the Fed chief could face increased pressure from the new administration.
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US Fed Meeting Live: Treasures Hold Gains Ahead Of FOMC Decision
US Treasuries maintained recent gains ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision as traders increased bets on a possible rate cut in March.
Yields remained largely unchanged on Wednesday, with two-year rates near their lowest level in over a month, as the market awaited Powell’s press conference for policy signals.
Source: Bloomberg.
US Fed Meeting Live: What Did December Dot Plot Project About FOMC’s 2025 Rate Cuts
The FOMC's median forecast indicates a 50 basis point rate cut in 2025, bringing the benchmark rate to 3.9%. The median inflation forecast for 2025 has risen to 2.5%, up from 2.1%.
Fed policymakers now project the benchmark rate at 3.9% by the end of 2025, compared to 3.4% in September. This suggests a 50 basis point reduction, down from the 100 basis points projected in September (including December’s rate cut).
US Fed Meeting Live: S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise, Dow Jones Trade Mixed—Markets Update
Here’s how US markets are reacting ahead of Federal Reserve interest rates decision as of 8:56 p.m. IST:
· Dow Jones rose 0.2% to 44926.49.
· S&P 500 fell 0.2% to 6054.63
· Nasdaq fell 0.3% to 21391.64.
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US Fed Meeting Live: 'No Clarity On Trump Tariff Impact'—Highlights From December FOMC Meeting
In November, Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada to curb the inflow of migrants and drugs into the US.
Regarding the impact of this policy, Powell said the US Fed has been doing "a good bit of work" on how tariffs might affect inflation. However, he noted the need to "see what the actual policies are, to make a more careful, thoughtful assessment of what might be the appropriate policy path."
US Fed Meeting Live: What To Expect?—A Preview
Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week as they monitor inflation and evaluate the impact of President Donald Trump’s policies on the economy.
This pause follows three consecutive rate cuts since September, which reduced the Fed’s benchmark rate by one percentage point to a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%.
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US Fed Meeting Live: S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise, Dow Jones Open Little Changed—Markets Update
Here’s how US markets are reacting ahead of Federal Reserve interest rates decision:
Dow Jones little changed at 44,756.36.
S&P 500 trade unchanged at 6,056.6.
Nasdaq opened flat at 21,473.01.
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US Fed Meeting Live: Schedule, Viewing Details for Jerome Powell's Speech
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is set to announce its policy decisions in a few hours during its first meeting of 2025. This is the committee’s first policy discussion since Donald Trump took office as U.S. President on Jan. 20.
The focus will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his team as they reveal decisions on U.S. monetary policy, which influence markets globally.
The press conference will be broadcast live on the US Federal Reserve's official website at https://www.federalreserve.gov/live-broadcast.htm. Additionally, viewers can watch the live stream on the Federal Reserve's social media channels, including their YouTube channel.
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