Gary Siegel

The markets are pricing in a 25 basis point Fed rate cut in July, as Thursday’s indicators showed continued manufacturing weakness.

While the statement said the panel will “act as appropriate,” the dot plot showed as many expect a cut as foresee no change.

While the markets are pricing in two or three interest rate cuts this year, doubters remain.

The Federal Open Market Committee is meeting this week and the muni market is looking for rate cut signals.

Business activity in New York contracted in June, as tariffs and a slight softening in the labor market took a toll on conditions.

Consumers put a crimp in expectations for rate cuts this year.

Further increases in weekly jobless claims would bolster the case for lower interest rates.

Next week's Summary of Economic Projections will be watched closely.

With no surprises in the producer price index, the Federal Reserve will have flexibility on rates.

Bonds rallied as market observers gauged whether Friday’s weak employment report will spur the Federal Reserve to cut rates.

The standoff continues as the Fed won't talk rate cuts and the market continues to expect more.

Brian Rehling, co-head of global fixed income strategy for Wells Fargo Investment Institute, discusses trade issues, the growing yield curve inversion and Fed rate cut prospects. Gary Siegel hosts.

A disappointing read from the ADP employment report overshadowed a positive read on the service sector, and the markets upped expectations for rate cuts through next year.

Under the right conditions, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell hinted he would be willing to consider lowering interest rates.

The St. Louis Fed's James Bullard and the San Francisco Fed's Mary Daly said economic conditions may justify lower interest rates.

An uptick in inflation may be a sign that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was right when he said a dip in prices could be brief, allowing patience on rates.

A decline in pending home sales and a widening trade deficit suggest growth will slow this year.

The markets have priced in a Federal Reserve rate cut this year, with the likelihood of a September reduction rising to 62% on Wednesday from a 50-50 shot on Tuesday and about a 91% of a 25 basis point cut by yearend.

Softness in consumer spending may be ending, which would increase gross domestic product.

A 2.1% drop in durable goods orders shows businesses are holding off on equipment purchases as trade tensions with China increase.