The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Fed announces it will keep interest rates at 5.25% to 5.5% as rate of inflation remains above target of 2%

Federal Reserve maintains interest rates due to inflation concerns, balancing growth and stability.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, as inflation remained stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target. Investors now think it could be September or later before rates start to fall.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.42%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.73% this morning as mixed earnings and the prospect of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates weighed on sentiment, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due later in the day.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.29%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.58% this morning as the prospect of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates continued to weigh on sentiment, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due later in the day.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.29%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.58% this morning as the prospect of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates continued to weigh on sentiment, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due later in the day.

The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady for a sixth straight meeting Wednesday, with a summer start to cuts looking less likely owing to stubborn inflation.

The Federal Reserve opts to maintain interest rates unchanged amidst inflation concerns and global economic uncertainties.

Asian stocks sank in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday, tracking a sharp sell-off on Wall Street after fresh US data dealt another blow to hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -1.57%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.92%. US stock indexes Tuesday finished sharply lower. Signs of persistent wage pressure pushed bond...

With hopes for a rate cut gone, there is speculation of another rise before the end of 2024. What factors will sway the Reserve Bank’s decision?