TRANSCRIPT: Fed’s Powell Post-FOMC Meeting Q&A
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The transcript of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s post-FOMC meeting press conference Wednesday follows: Since early last year the FOMC has significantly tightened the stance of monetary policy. Today we took another step by raising our policy interest rate a quarter percentage point. And we are continuing to reduce our securities holdings […]
FOMC Raises Fed Funds Rate Another Quarter Point as Expected; Repeats Previous Language
WASHINGTON (MaceNews)- The Federal Open Market Committee had no surprises to offer Wednesday, fulfilling expectations for another quarter point increase in the fed funds rate, to 5.25% to 5.50%, and using well-worn phraseology to remain committed to 2% inflation. The policy statement follows: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate […]
White House and Other Schedules for Wednesday, July 26
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Wednesday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve events: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]
FOMC Seems Certain To Resume Rates Hikes July 26; What Comes Next Less Sure
By Steven K. Beckner (MaceNews) – Before Federal Reserve policymakers convened in mid-June, officials openly talked about wanting to “skip” raising interest rates at that Federal Open Market Committee meeting, and by all indications that’s just what the FOMC will have done. After taking a break from raising the federal funds rate at their June […]
Bank of Canada Raises Policy Rate to 22-Year High of 5% After Policymakers Debate Option of Keeping Rate at 4.75%
–BOC Governor Macklem: Monetary Policy Working but Underlying Inflationary Pressures More Stubborn –Macklem: Our Job is Not Done Until Inflation is Centered on 2% Target –Macklem: Trying to Balance Risks of Under- and Over-Tightening Policy –BOC Quarterly Report: CPI to Slow to 2% Target in mid-2025, About 6 months Later Than Expected in April By […]
Preview: Bank of Canada Expected to Raise Policy Rate 25 BP to 5% Wednesday but Outlook for Future Action Uncertain
By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Canada is widely expected to top up its surprise June rate hike on Wednesday, taking the policy interest rate to a fresh 22-year high, but it remains uncertain whether the bank is done with 16 months of credit tightening aimed at guiding inflation lower to its 2% […]
Fed’s Daly, Mester Argue for Further Fed Rate Hikes To Reduce Inflation
– Daly: 2 Rate Hikes ‘A Very Reasonable Projection’; Could Do More or Less – Mester Urges ‘Somewhat Tighter Monetary Policy’ For ‘More Timely’ Inflation Fall – Daly: Banks Not Curbing Credit More Than Expected in Slowing Economy By Steven K. Beckner (MaceNews) – Senior Federal Reserve officials largely concurred Monday on the need for […]
FOMC Minutes See Near Unanimity on Need for Future Rate Hikes This Year But No Clues on Frequency
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The minutes of the most recent Federal Open Market Committee policy meeting Wednesday saw wide agreement on the need for more rate hikes this year but lacked clues on their frequency or intensity. While participants saw the balance of supply and demand improving over time, so far the progress against aggressive inflation […]
Preview: BOJ June Tankan to Show 1st Rise in Major Manufacturers’ Sentiment in 7 Quarters on Improved Supply Chains
–Tourism Discount Subsidies, Eased Covid Rules Support Services –September Business Confidence Seen Mixed; Non-Manufacturers Cautious –FY23 Capex Plans Among Large, Small Firms Expected to Be Revised Up By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Japan’s quarterly Tankan business survey is expected to show confidence among major manufacturers in Japan picked up slightly in June […]
Bank of Canada Q2 Survey: Business Sentiment Slips for 6th Straight Quarter to Nearly 3-Year Low; Inflation Outlook Lower but Still High
–High Cost of Living, Mortgage Renewal Concern Consumers, Some Think Worst May Be Over By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Sentiment among companies in Canada declined for the sixth straight quarter in April-June, deeper into negative territory, as continued credit tightening by many central banks is slowing global demand but many report domestic demand is up […]