Federal Reserve – Page 7

Federal Reserve Faces High-Stakes Rate Decision Amid Cooling Inflation and Geopolitical Jitters

The Federal Reserve prepares for a pivotal interest rate decision in Washington next week, caught between encouraging domestic economic data and rising global uncertainty. While recent government reports show cooling…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

High Prices Here to Stay Until 2028 as Inflation and Supply Chain Shocks Persist, Top Economist Warns

American consumers hoping for a swift end to years of inflationary pressures face a prolonged wait, as corporate supply chain strains and global trade disruptions are projected to keep everyday…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Federal Reserve’s 2% Inflation Goal Pushed to 2028 as High Prices Persist, Economists Warn

American consumers hoping for a swift end to years of inflationary pressures face a harsh reality check this year, as top economists warn that the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Inflation Relief Delayed Until 2028 as CEO Confidence Plummets and Structural Costs Rise

American consumers holding out hope for immediate relief from years of elevated living costs face a prolonged period of high prices, as the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target is unlikely…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

U.S. Home Sales Unexpectedly Drop 2.4% in June as Record Prices and High Rates Chill Demand

High mortgage rates and record prices drove an unexpected 2.4 percent drop in US home sales this June as buyers face worsening affordability.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

U.S. Pending Home Sales Drop Unexpectedly in June as High Mortgage Rates Deter Buyers

US pending home sales plunged in June as high mortgage rates and record prices sidelined buyers, signaling a sharp slowdown for the housing market.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Market

Gold Drops 2% as Middle East Escalation Drives Inflation Fears and Rate-Hike Bets

Gold prices plunged over 2 percent as rising Middle East tensions sparked oil inflation fears and bets on prolonged central bank interest rate hikes.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Emerging Market

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns Against Buying Stocks and Treasurys Amid Mounting Risks

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns investors to avoid stocks and Treasury bonds as rising geopolitical and fiscal risks threaten global markets.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Market

U.S. Dollar Surges to 40-Year High Against Yen as Central Bank Policies Diverge

Discover why diverging central bank policies are driving the US dollar to historic highs against the yen as inflation pressures reshape global forex markets.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Emerging Market

Jamie Dimon Warns Against Buying Stocks and Treasuries Amid Overlooked Market Risks

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns investors to avoid stocks and bonds, citing overlooked geopolitical risks and rising inflation.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026