Lindsay Dunsmuir, Reuters

Fed likely to keep rates steady as it awaits Trump economic plan

Lindsay Dunsmuir, Reuters
January 31, 2017
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday in its first policy decision since President Donald Trump took office, as the central bank awaits greater clarity on his economic policies.

U.S. industrial output rises 0.8% as utilities surge

Lindsay Dunsmuir, Reuters
January 18, 2017
U.S. industrial production rebounded in December due to the biggest jump in utilities since 1989 as temperatures cooled across the country.

Fed to hold rates steady, put December hike firmly in view

Lindsay Dunsmuir, Reuters
November 1, 2016
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but set the stage for a hike in December amid signs the economy is picking up steam.

U.S. jobless claims fall, point to labor market strength

Lindsay Dunsmuir, Reuters
October 6, 2016
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to near a 43-year low, an indication of firmness in the labor market which may support an interest rate increase by the U.S. Federal Reserve this year.

Fed's Kaplan urges patience in raising rates, points to global risks

Lindsay Dunsmuir, Reuters
Reuters
August 2, 2016
A raft of global risks that could adversely affect the United States remains on the horizon and requires close monitoring, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan said on Tuesday.

Fed should not overreact to Friday's Q2 U.S. GDP data

Lindsay Dunsmuir, Reuters
July 29, 2016
The Federal Reserve should not overreact to Friday's weaker-than-expected U.S. GDP report, but needs to consider more data before contemplating another interest rate increase, a top Fed policymaker said.

U.S. economy shows few signs of sustained inflation pressure

Lindsay Dunsmuir, Reuters
July 13, 2016
The U.S. economy continued to expand from mid-May through the end of June, but there was little indication that inflation would surge any time soon, the Federal Reserve said today.

Yellen makes 'uncertainty' new mantra as market doubts Fed view

Lindsay Dunsmuir, Reuters
Ann Saphir, Reuters
June 21, 2016

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Fed's Lockhart: Two rate hikes this year certainly possible

Lindsay Dunsmuir, Reuters
May 3, 2016
The United States could see two further interest rate rises this year but uncertainties abound including the impact on the U.S. economy should Britain vote to leave the European Union, Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart said on Tuesday.

Fed set to keep rates unchanged, may nod to ebbing risks

Lindsay Dunsmuir, Reuters
April 27, 2016
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday as it continues to monitor the impact from weakening global growth but may seek to signal to markets it is determined to resume policy tightening this year.