Economy

Fed’s Kugler: No Rate Cuts in Sight as Inflation, Tariffs Fuel Uncertainty

Federal Reserve Gov. Adriana Kugler said she supports holding interest rates steady due to ongoing inflation risks and new tariffs

IMF Predicts US Fiscal Deficit to Shrink in 2025 Due to Tariffs

The Trump admin’s tariff policies are expected to bring down the fiscal deficit of the U.S. this year, the IMF said in an April 23 report.
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US Seeks IMF, World Bank Reforms to Reverse Institutions’ Mission Creep: Bessent

The U.S. will support changes to the IMF and the World Bank to secure economic and financial sustainability, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on April 23.

IMF Slashes Global Growth Forecasts Amid Tariffs and Uncertainty in Global Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.8 percent, down from 3.3 percent in its January estimate.

Trump Pushes for Rate Cut, Says Powell’s ‘Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough’

President Trump renewed his call for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, saying Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s “termination cannot come fast enough.”

Inflation Slows Sharply to 2.4 Percent, Lowest in Half a Year

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual inflation rate declined to 2.4% from 2.8% in February, the lowest reading since September.

US Economy Adds Hotter-Than-Expected 228,000 New Jobs in March

The U.S. labor market remained robust in March amid market turmoil and growing economic concerns, new data show.

4th Quarter GDP Beats Market Estimates; Consumers, Government Drive Growth

New government data show that the U.S. economy slowed in the fourth quarter but still finished 2024 on a solid footing.