Powell signals Fed would respond to persistent inflation shock
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the economic impact of new tariffs is likely to be significantly larger than expected, ...
Tag: interest rates
Tariff uncertainty drags down equipment lender confidence
The effect of President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on equipment financiers will largely depend on the heavy-equipment industries that they ...
Fed holds rates, sees slower growth and higher inflation
Federal Reserve officials held their benchmark interest rate steady for a second straight meeting, though they telegraphed expectations for slower ...
Elevated equipment inventories boosting rental activity
Elevated equipment inventories, especially in the construction and material handling sectors, are contributing to growth in the equipment rental market. ...
Equipment lender confidence dip first in 4 months
Concerns over delinquencies and credit quality curtailed equipment lenders’ confidence this month, but optimism persists amid lower interest rates and ...
Fed holds rates steady, pausing for further inflation progress
Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady, pausing to assess the inflation outlook following a string of rate reductions last ...
Equipment lender confidence reaches 30-month high
Improving economic conditions and potential tax breaks are expected to drive up equipment purchasing this year, contributing to increased lender ...
Podcast: Interest rates separating asset financiers from balance sheet lenders
Global interest rate concerns will test the resolve of equipment financiers in 2025. With dealers right-sizing and reducing fleets to ...
