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Why the Fed may still need to hike rates

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:45:58 -0400

Investing.com -- In a note to clients on Friday, Bank of America argued that the case for Federal Reserve rate hikes remains strong despite some clients' skepticism, pushing back on arguments that inflation is being driven by one-off factors.

Analyst Aditya Bhave wrote that "per our math, underlying inflation is well above target," countering claims that transitory factors are behind recent price pressures.

The firm also addressed speculation that Fed Chair Warsh might use recently formed task forces as a reason to avoid hiking, arguing instead that "he has strategic reasons to hike soon: he'd gain credibility without having to

Why the Fed may still need to hike rates

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:45:58 -0400

Analyst Aditya Bhave wrote that "per our math, underlying inflation is well above target," countering claims that transitory factors are behind recent price pressures.

PPI Final Demand (Jun) -0.3% vs 0.0% Expected, Ex Food and Energy 0.2% vs 0.3%

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:30:27 -0400

PPI Final Demand (Jun) -0.3% vs 0.0% Expected, Ex Food and Energy 0.2% vs 0.3%

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:30:27 -0400

PPI Final Demand (Jun) -0.3% vs 0.0% Expected, Ex Food and Energy 0.2% vs 0.3%

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:30:27 -0400

PPI Final Demand (Jun) -0.3% vs 0.0% Expected, Ex Food and Energy 0.2% vs 0.3%

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:30:27 -0400

PPI Final Demand (Jun) -0.3% vs 0.0% Expected, Ex Food and Energy 0.2% vs 0.3%

Warsh: I'm Here To Double Down On Fed's 2% Inflation Target

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:49:36 -0400

(Updated - July 14, 2026 11:49 AM EDT)

Warsh: 'Mission Accomplished' Not My View After CPI Data Today

Warsh: I'm Here To Double Down On Fed's 2% Inflation Target

Warsh: I'm Here To Double Down On Fed's 2% Inflation Target

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:49:36 -0400

(Updated - July 14, 2026 11:49 AM EDT)

Warsh: 'Mission Accomplished' Not My View After CPI Data Today

Warsh: I'm Here To Double Down On Fed's 2% Inflation Target

Warsh: I'm Here To Double Down On Fed's 2% Inflation Target

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:49:36 -0400

(Updated - July 14, 2026 11:49 AM EDT)

Warsh: 'Mission Accomplished' Not My View After CPI Data Today

Warsh: I'm Here To Double Down On Fed's 2% Inflation Target

Federal Reserve Chair Warsh holds rates, outlines policy review

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:34:55 -0400

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testified before the House Committee on Financial Services, delivering the semiannual Monetary Policy Report and announcing the formation of five internal task forces aimed at reviewing core aspects of the central bank's operations.

At its June meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%. Warsh cited a "resolute commitment to restoring price stability" as the committee's primary focus.

On the economy, Warsh said activity is expanding at a solid pace, with moderate household consumption growth and steady gains in manufacturing output. The housing sector

Federal Reserve Chair Warsh holds rates, outlines policy review

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:34:55 -0400

On the economy, Warsh said activity is expanding at a solid pace, with moderate household consumption growth and steady gains in manufacturing output. The housing sector

Federal Reserve Chair Warsh holds rates, outlines policy review

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:34:55 -0400

On the economy, Warsh said activity is expanding at a solid pace, with moderate household consumption growth and steady gains in manufacturing output. The housing sector

Federal Reserve Chair Warsh holds rates, outlines policy review

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:34:55 -0400

On the economy, Warsh said activity is expanding at a solid pace, with moderate household consumption growth and steady gains in manufacturing output. The housing sector

CPI (Jun MoM) -0.4% vs -0.1% Expected; Ex-food and Energy 0.0% vs 0.2%

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:30:18 -0400

CPI (Jun MoM) -0.4% vs -0.1% Expected; Ex-food and Energy 0.0% vs 0.2%

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:30:18 -0400

CPI (Jun MoM) -0.4% vs -0.1% Expected; Ex-food and Energy 0.0% vs 0.2%

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:30:18 -0400

CPI (Jun MoM) -0.4% vs -0.1% Expected; Ex-food and Energy 0.0% vs 0.2%

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:30:18 -0400

CPI (Jun MoM) -0.4% vs -0.1% Expected; Ex-food and Energy 0.0% vs 0.2%

Fed chief Warsh vows to 'do my job' if challenged by Trump

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:06:54 -0400

By Howard Schneider

WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Tuesday vowed to "do my ‌job" if challenged by President Donald Trump, his most direct comment so far about how he would handle the sort of pressure his predecessor felt through much of his tenure.

Asked about how he will react if Trump continues targeting

Fed chief Warsh vows to 'do my job' if challenged by Trump

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:06:54 -0400

By Howard Schneider

Asked about how he will react if Trump continues targeting

US borrowing hits $155B a month as deficit eyes $2 trillion in FY2026

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:37:01 -0400

Investing.com - The U.S. Treasury is borrowing $155 billion every month in fiscal year 2026, equivalent to $39 billion per week, as the federal deficit races toward a threshold that the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) projects will reach $2 trillion or more by September.

The staggering pace of borrowing is reshaping the debate over fiscal discipline, with a growing chorus of analysts and budget watchdogs arguing that traditional congressional budget processes are too slow and too politicized to address a structural imbalance of this magnitude — and that artificial intelligence-assisted tools may offer a faster path to identifying

US borrowing hits $155B a month as deficit eyes $2 trillion in FY2026

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:37:01 -0400

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) call put ratio 1.6 calls to 1 put

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:37:09 -0400

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: TLT) 30-day option implied volatility is at 11; compared to its 52-week range of 9 to 16. Call put ratio 1.6 calls to 1 put.

Fed reaffirms 2% inflation target and long-term policy framework

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:06:18 -0400

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) reaffirmed its monetary policy framework on January 27, 2026, maintaining its long-term inflation target of 2%, as measured by the annual change in the personal consumption expenditures price index.

The framework, originally adopted on January 24, 2012, outlines the Committee's approach to fulfilling its congressional mandate of promoting maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates.

The FOMC's primary tool for adjusting monetary policy remains changes to the target range for the federal funds rate. The Committee stated it is prepared to use its full range of tools to meet its goals, particularly if the

Fed reaffirms 2% inflation target and long-term policy framework

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:06:18 -0400

Federal Reserve forms five task forces to review monetary policy

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:01:10 -0400

The Federal Reserve announced the formation of five task forces aimed at reviewing aspects of its monetary policy conduct, led by external advisers including economists, business leaders, and former central bank officials.

Chairman Kevin Warsh said the task forces will examine whether the Fed's "means and methods, analytical tools and policy approaches can be improved upon," adding that the goal is to ensure the Fed is "best positioned to achieve our objectives."

The five task forces and their co-leaders are:

Communications: Peter R. Fisher of the University of Washington, Arminio Fraga of Gávea Investimentos and former president of the Central Bank of Brazil,