Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Data spurs traders to increase bets on Fed rate cuts this year
US central bank’s decision to hold interest rates at 23-year high criticised by economists and politicians
Since the pandemic, consumer spending has remained strong. But three months before the election, there are signs that demand is weakening
Second-quarter earnings of $1bn missed expectations as hedging costs on floating rate exposure has yet to pay off
Central bank governor Andrew Bailey warns of dangers of moving ‘too much or too quickly’ after first reduction in more than four years
The rate-cutting cycle is unlikely to be a smooth ride down
How higher rates really can drive higher inflation
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Central bank holds rates steady but comments by chair Powell boost expectations of pre-election move
Reduction from 16-year high this week now given odds of over 60% by markets
European Central Bank’s vote in September now ‘very close call’, after price pressures tick up
Central bank inflation forecasts have become much more accurate, so why are they still in the doghouse?
Fast-food chain’s chief says customers are more ‘discriminating’ after years of price rises
Jay Powell & Co needn’t rush into a September cut
On-target inflation fuels calls for interest rate cut ahead of MPC meeting this week, say economists
US central bank set to acknowledge that easing inflation and softening jobs market justify policy pivot
A pandemic story
The search for a more optimal monetary policy
The fate of FAIT and a fait accompli
Cash back, low interest rates and price cuts surge in an effort to clear inventories at pre-pandemic levels
An unexpected flare-up in US inflation last quarter is one reason officials want to see more data
Rise in freight costs could drive up the price of goods, slowing progress on disinflation
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Rate-setters’ confidence that they will hit 2% goal indicates rate reduction at next policy vote is increasingly likely
