Fed officials weigh further hikes as Treasury yields surge

CNBC • 24 सितं 18:30

Higher long-term yields and persistent inflation are prompting Federal Reserve officials to weigh additional rate hikes, while market expectations diverge on the pace of tightening.

NBC News • 24 सितं 15:23

The 30-year Treasury yield rose to 5.446% and the 10-year to 5.15%, their highest levels in over 20 years, while Brent crude surpassed $107 per barrel, pushing fuel prices higher.

Yahoo Finance • 24 सितं 14:20

Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulson said inflation remains elevated and may require modest additional tightening, while noting a resilient economy.

Reuters • 24 सितं 12:07

The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury rose above 5.44%, the highest in more than two decades, as strong economic growth and high energy prices push investors to demand higher returns.

cnbc.com • 23 सितं 16:56

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr indicated further policy action may be needed, while S&P Global reported the strongest PMI readings and inflation pressures in over four years, raising market expectations of an October rate increase.

Reuters • 23 सितं 12:37

Economists warn that President Trump’s demand for a 1% policy rate would likely cause financial dislocation and raise Treasury borrowing costs, while the White House and Fed have not commented on the request.

Fox Business • 22 सितं 21:46

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said inflation risks dominate the Fed's agenda, justifying the recent rate hike and indicating that further increases may be needed.

Reuters • 20 सितं 17:09

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari told Fox News that inflation is still elevated in all sectors of the U.S. economy and supported the recent quarter-point rate hike, noting the Fed’s tools can address broader price pressures.

AlterNet • 19 सितं 13:11

The Federal Reserve increased rates following a unanimous vote by its board, with new chair Kevin Warsh citing persistent inflation, a move that could raise borrowing costs ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

npr.org • 19 सितं 09:00

The U.S. central bank increased its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, citing persistent inflation and a still-strong labor market, while noting the modest hike is intended to temper price growth without sharply slowing the economy.

CNBC • 18 सितं 16:33

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh described the latest quarter-point rate increase as a removal of a "dose of accommodation," prompting analysts to debate how many further hikes may be needed.

CBS News • 17 सितं 18:12

The Federal Reserve lifted its policy rate by a quarter point, the first increase in three years, and Chair Kevin Warsh indicated a willingness to raise rates further to combat persistent inflation, citing the impact of the Iran conflict on oil prices.

NBC News • 17 सितं 13:41

Major U.S. equity indexes gained on Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised rates, while bond yields fell and oil prices slipped for a second day.

CNBC • 17 सितं 06:38

The Federal Reserve increased its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, prompting modest declines in 10-year, 30-year and 2-year Treasury yields.

cnbc.com • 17 सितं 04:40

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023 and signaled another increase, prompting expectations of a stronger dollar, higher global bond yields and tighter financial conditions worldwide.

coindesk.com • 16 सितं 20:57

The U.S. Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, prompting modest declines in equity indexes while Bitcoin remained largely unchanged around $75,500.

The Conversation • 16 सितं 19:05

The Federal Reserve lifted its target rate by 0.25 percentage point, prompting higher mortgage, auto and credit-card rates, while AI-related investment remains largely unaffected.

NBC News • 16 सितं 19:00

The U.S. central bank lifted its target rate to 3.75%-4.00% on Wednesday, citing persistent inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, and indicated another increase may occur before year-end.

The Guardian • 16 सितं 17:37

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation remains too high, prompting the central bank to lift interest rates, while markets reacted with declines in major indices.

CNBC • 16 सितं 15:44

Traders assign over a 90% chance that the Federal Open Market Committee will lift the overnight funds rate by 0.25 percentage point to a 3.75%-4% range, reflecting recent inflation data and comments from Fed officials.

CNBC • 16 सितं 08:58

U.S. Treasury yields were steady on Wednesday as markets awaited the Federal Reserve's policy announcement, with the 10-year yield near 5% and futures indicating a high probability of a quarter-point hike.

Decrypt • 15 सितं 21:46

Analysts predict a 0.25 percentage-point increase at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, with most major banks forecasting a total 50-basis-point tightening by year-end, a move that could affect bonds, stocks and cryptocurrencies.

Yahoo Finance • 15 सितं 18:30

Traders price in a 92% probability that the Fed will increase its benchmark rate on Wednesday, its first hike since 2023, as inflation remains above target.

CBS News • 15 सितं 18:15

Economists expect the Fed to lift its target rate to 3.75%-4% at its September meeting, citing persistent inflation and high energy prices, with potential for additional hikes later this year.

CNBC • 14 सितं 18:50

Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to raise the benchmark rate by a quarter point, but the margin of support among the 12 voting members remains unclear.