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Warsh: We Are Tightening Financial Conditions

Fed's Warsh Says Financial Conditions Are Tightening

Fed Chair Warsh Declines to Signal Whether October Rate Hike Is Coming

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said he does not prejudge meetings, leaving unclear whether policymakers will raise rates in October. He also warned that AI’s economic transition could be “very bumpy.”

Global inflation debate puts BOJ rate — hike pace in spotlight

Global resilience, inflationary pressure dominate IMF debates BOJ chief Ueda likely to hold briefing in Bangkok Friday Briefing comes ahead of BOJ's October 29-30 meeting BOJ seen preferring to stand pat, drop hawkish signals By Leika Kihara BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) — The Bank of Japan may face renewed pressure to inc

Fed minutes preview how to read policy clues

Barron’s explains how to interpret Federal Reserve minutes and what they may signal about future rate decisions. The piece also notes the Fed’s September meeting was unanimous on a quarter-point rate increase.

Fed minutes frame outlook for future rate moves

Barron's explains how FOMC minutes can reveal the degree of consensus behind policy decisions and what they may imply for future interest-rate moves. The piece cites September minutes showing a unanimous quarter-point rate increase and further debate over whether more tightening could be needed.

Fed's Kashkari: 'I Don't Have A Strong View' About October Rate Hike

Is Open-minded About How Fast Fed Should Raise Interest Rates Says His September Rate Projections Were For One More Hike This Year, another In 2027 Doesn't See Meaningful Tightening In Financial Conditions Given data Economy Has Outperformed Expectations Since Fed's September Policy Meeting Says He Has Some Confidence

ANALYSIS — Global rate — hike cycle in view as central banks take on inflation

(Adds Schmid comment, background in paragraph 17-19) Shift in tone towards more interest rate hikes is now evident Growing recognition that no early end to Iran war is in sight Tightening cycle would start from a higher base than in 2022 By Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The prospect of a new global in

How To Trade SPY, QQQ And 6 Mega-Caps As Market Digests Fed Decision

Good Morning Traders! Today’s session begins with markets digesting yesterday’s FOMC decision while another meaningful batch of economic data arrives, The Fed raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%—4.00%, matching expectations, with policymakers voting unanimously. Chair Warsh emphasized inflation as the F

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Lose $1.11 Billion Over 2 Days: What's Going On?

U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs bled a combined $1.11 billion over two days after the CLARITY Act procedural vote failed and the Fed hiked rates for the first time in three years. What the ETF Data Shows Bitcoin ETFs lost $295.98 million on Sept. 16, adding to the $450.33 million exit th

S&P 500 Holds Near Record Despite Rate, Oil Headwinds

The S&P 500, tracked by SPY, remains 1.8% below its record close even as markets brace for a Fed hike, a 10-year yield near 5% and crude above $100. The piece says strong earnings growth is helping offset tighter financial conditions.

August jobs data tops estimates as Trump presses the Fed

President Donald Trump threatened to halt trade with countries running U.S. trade surpluses unless the Fed lowers rates after August nonfarm payrolls rose 162,000, far above the 56,000 consensus.

Williams says rising yields reflect a strong U.S. economy

New York Fed President John Williams said the recent climb in Treasury yields is driven largely by a strong U.S. economy, with higher real rates and investment demand playing a bigger role than inflation compensation.

Stephanie Link sees no material impact from a September Fed hike

Hightower Advisors’ Stephanie Link said she does not expect the Federal Reserve to raise rates in September and said a 25-basis-point hike would not be material.

Warsh inflation remarks hit precious-metals miners

Precious-metals miners slid after Kevin Warsh said the Fed’s 2% PCE objective is a firm, fixed target and inflation still needs to move faster toward target.

Euro slips near $1.16 as hawkish Fed tone boosts dollar

The euro weakened to around $1.16 Friday, its lowest since August 19, as investors favored the US dollar after hawkish Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh remarks.

Fed Rate Hike

Citadel Securities warns that second-round effects will force a September rate hike despite the June pause