Fed Hikes 25 Bps After Jobs Boom; Inflation Data Next Test

The Federal Reserve Is Out of Excuses

A strong August jobs report has eliminated the Federal Reserve’s last excuse for postponing the interest-rate increases needed to bring inflation under control.

Fed Rate Decision Still Hangs on Inflation After Jobs Report

A surprise jump in US hiring last month has bolstered the case for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates when they meet later this month, but a hike is still not guaranteed.

Fed Hikes 25 Bps After Jobs Boom; Inflation Data Next Test

The Federal Reserve is now projected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points this month after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S. employers

Federal Reserve Projected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 bps This Month

The Federal Reserve is now projected to raise interest rates by 25 bps this month, following the better than expected jobs report . After August’s jobs report nearly triples expectations, analysts are still worried about the next inflation report set to come next week. JUST IN: Federal Reserve now...