id	title	date	description	country	category	symbol	url
28205	"Fed Lowers Rates, Leaves Door Open to Further Cuts"	7/31/2019 8:23:52 PM	"The Federal Reserve lowered the target range for the federal funds rate to 2-2.25 percent during its July meeting, the first rate cut since the financial crisis, as inflation remains subdued amid heightened concerns about the economic outlook and ongoing trade tensions with China. The central bank also said it ""will act as appropriate to sustain"" growth but during the press conference Chairman Powell said he did not view the move as the start of a lengthy series of rate cuts."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/united-states/interest-rate
28111	Many Fed Policymakers See Near-Term Rate Cut: Minutes	7/10/2019 6:19:39 PM	"Many Fed officials saw that the case for a somewhat more accommodative monetary policy had strengthened amid heightened uncertainties about the economic outlook and muted inflation pressures, minutes of the June meeting showed. Still, some participants agreed that there was not yet a strong case for a rate cut from current levels as they preferred to gather more information on the trajectory of the economy before concluding that a change in policy stance is warranted."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/07102019181157.htm
28108	Powell Hints at Rate Cut Amid Increased Uncertainties	7/10/2019 1:23:37 PM	"Uncertainties about the outlook have increased in recent months and weaker global growth could affect the US economy, Chair Jerome H. Powell said in prepared remarks to Congress, raising expectations that the central bank will be cutting interest rates by at least 25bps when it meets later this month."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/07102019131923.htm
28046	Fed is Insulated from Politics: Powell	6/25/2019 5:56:41 PM	"The Fed is ""insulated from short-term political pressures"", Chair Jerome H. Powell said in a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, as policymakers face heavy criticism by President Donald Trump for having raised interest rates last year."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/06252019175431.htm
28025	"Fed Holds Rates as Expected, Signals Rate Cuts Later this Year"	6/19/2019 6:28:52 PM	"The Federal Reserve held the target range for the federal funds rate at 2.25-2.5 percent and left its forecast for 2019 economic growth unchanged while revised higher for 2020. The Fed dropped a promise to be ""patient"" in adjusting rates and said that will act as appropriate to sustain the economic expansion. Fed officials now expect rate cuts in 2019."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/06192019180405.htm
27958	Fed is Ready to Act to Support Growth: Powell	6/4/2019 2:46:49 PM	"The Fed ""will act as appropriate to sustain the expansion, with a strong labor market and inflation near our symmetric 2 percent objective"", Chair Jerome H. Powell said at a conference in Chicago. The chairman also noted that the proximity of interest rates to the effective lower bound (ELB) has become ""the preeminent monetary policy challenge of our time"", as it limits the central bank's ability to support growth by cutting rates."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/06042019144406.htm
27892	Fed Policymakers Pledge to Remain Patient on Rates: Minutes	5/22/2019 6:32:43 PM	"Fed officials agreed that a patient approach to monetary policy would likely remain appropriate for some time even if global conditions continue to improve, especially in an environment of moderate economic growth and muted inflation pressures, minutes of the May meeting showed. The Committee also noted that it is prepared to adjust the size and composition of the balance sheet to achieve its macroeconomic objectives."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/05222019182821.htm
27796	"Fed Holds Rates as Expected, Reaffirms Patience Approach"	5/1/2019 6:22:41 PM	"The Federal Reserve kept the target range for the federal funds rate at 2.25 percent to 2.25 percent during its May meeting, saying that economic activity has been rising at a solid rate and that labour market remains strong. The Committee also reaffirmed its position to be patient about further policy firming."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/05012019180201.htm
27698	"Fed Reaffirms ""Patient"" Approach on Rates"	4/10/2019 6:27:57 PM	"Fed officials do not expect to make any changes to interest rate policy this year amid concerns about ongoing trade talks, Brexit negotiations and the possibility of a greater than expected economic slowdown in Europe and China, minutes of the March meeting showed. Policymakers also noted that their views of the appropriate target range for the federal funds rate could shift in either direction based on incoming data and other developments."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/04102019182757.htm
27609	Fed Sees Rates Unchanged in 2019	3/20/2019 6:14:16 PM	"The Federal Reserve held the target range for the federal funds rate at 2.25-2.5 percent during its March meeting and lowered its forecast for US economic growth, as widely expected. Fed officials now expect rates to remain at current levels at least until the end of the year, compared to December's projection of two rate hikes."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/03202019180346.htm
27467	Fed Policymakers Unsure on Future Rate Hikes: Minutes	2/20/2019 7:38:38 PM	"Many Fed officials suggested that it was not yet clear what adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate may be appropriate later this year, minutes of the January meeting showed. Policymakers also noted that some risks to the downside had increased and pledged to end reductions to its balance sheet before the end of 2019."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/02202019191848.htm
27363	Fed Signals Hold on Rate Increases	1/31/2019 12:31:24 PM	The Federal Reserve held the target range for the federal funds rate at 2.25-2.5 percent during its first policy meeting of 2019 and reaffirmed its position to be patient about further policy firming in light of recent global economic and financial developments and muted inflation pressures.	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/01302019190619.htm
27287	Fed Cautious on Future Rate Hikes	1/9/2019 7:31:11 PM	"Federal Reserve officials revised down their assessments of the appropriate path for monetary policy amid growing concerns about volatility in financial markets, trade tensions and uncertain global growth, minutes from the last FOMC meeting showed. Policymakers also noted that the central bank could afford to be patient about further policy firming as inflation remains muted."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/01092019192245.htm
27219	"Fed Raises Rates, Signals Fewer Hikes in 2019"	12/19/2018 7:25:24 PM	The Federal Reserve raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 25bps to 2.25-2.5 percent during its December meeting and lowered forecasts for interest rate hikes in 2019 amid recent volatility in financial markets and slowing global growth. It is the fourth hike this year on the back of solid economic growth and strong labor market and despite heavy criticism from President Donald Trump.	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/12192018190626.htm
27113	Fed Likely to Raise Rates in December	11/29/2018 7:33:11 PM	"The Fed considered that another increase in the federal funds rate is likely to be warranted fairly soon, suggesting a rate hike at the upcoming meeting in December, FOMC minutes showed. Policymakers also said that monetary policy is not on a preset course and can be adjusted according to incoming economic data."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/11292018193311.htm
27027	"Fed Holds Rates as Expected, Signals December Hike"	11/8/2018 7:27:30 PM	"The Federal Reserve kept the target range for the federal funds rate at 2 percent to 2.25 percent during its November 2018 meeting, saying that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a strong rate while inflation remains near its 2 percent target. The Fed also reaffirmed its plans to continue raising rates gradually, suggesting a rate hike at its next meeting in December is likely."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/11082018190354.htm
26924	Further and Gradual Rate Hikes Likely to Continue	10/17/2018 6:22:42 PM	"The Fed considered that further gradual increases in the target range for the federal funds rate would be necessary to achieve a sustained economic expansion, minutes from last FOMC meeting showed. Some Fed officials said policy would need to become modestly restrictive for a time and other judged that it would be necessary to temporarily raise rates above the normalization level to prevent inflation from overshooting the 2 percent target."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/10172018182242.htm
25825	Fed Hikes Rates as Expected	9/26/2018 6:23:13 PM	"The Federal Reserve raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 25bps to 2 percent to 2.25 percent during its September 2018 meeting, in line with market expectations. Policymakers expect one more rate hike this year, 3 increases in 2019 and 1 in 2020, in line with previous expectations."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/09262018180320.htm
25682	Fed Sees Further and Gradual Rate Hikes as Appropriate	8/24/2018 2:25:59 PM	"The economy is strong, inflation is near the 2 percent objective, and most people who want a job are finding one, Fed Chair Powell said at the Jackson Hole symposium, suggesting the Fed is likely to raise rates again next month."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/08242018142316.htm
25668	Fed Shows Concerns Over Trade War	8/22/2018 6:29:09 PM	"Fed officials expect GDP growth to slow from its second-quarter rate but to remain strong, although ongoing trade disputes remain an important source of uncertainty and risks, minutes from last FOMC meeting showed. The Fed also signaled it will likely raise rates next month."	United States	Interest Rate	FDTR	/articles/08222018182455.htm