US economy
Fed survey suggests slight upgrade to US economy
Financial markets expect the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged at its January meeting
US retail sales beat expectations in November
Retail sales rose 0.6% after a downwardly revised 0.1% drop in October
Sales of new US homes hold close to fastest pace since 2023
Builders are drawing anxious customers with price cuts and incentives
The last days of Fed independence?
If Trump appoints a pliant Federal Reserve chair and monetary policy is loosened, it could stoke inflation and hurt global economic stability
Growing number of options traders see no Fed cuts in 2026
A steadying labour market gives central bankers less reason to keep cutting rates
Fed’s Barkin says central bank independence means better economic outcomes
RICHMOND Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin on Tuesday declined to comment on “stuff that’s been in the news,” a reference to the Trump administration’s threat of indictment against Fed Chair Jerome...
US Fed’s Williams says monetary policy well positioned amid a favourable outlook
He said that it’s critical for the Fed to get inflation back to its 2 per cent target
US factory headcount falling despite Trump’s promised manufacturing boom
Overall, hiring has been narrowly focused, with a measure of hiring breadth showing more industries shedding employment than adding
