Interest Rates

Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady as Powell-Warsh Transition Looms

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold rates steady at its April meeting as Iran-related risks drive inflation concerns and the potential Powell-to-Warsh transition adds uncertainty.

Fed Rate Cut Expectations Rise, Markets Price 78% Probability of June Cut

Due to recent weak employment data, markets widely expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25 basis points at the June meeting, with the probability priced in federal funds rate futures rising to 78%.