Donald Trump is just one of the Fed’s problems
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell faces four challenges at once, all of them daunting.
Why the labor market could be the only hope for another Fed rate cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appears confident in the US labor market. But that means any signs of a slowdown could ...
Fed Monetary Policy Report flags solid state of US economy
The Federal Reserve's latest Monetary Policy Report describes the U.S. economy as being in a solid position amid a monetary ...
Powell mentioned the labor market 25 times at his press conference last week, mostly calling it 'solid'
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell mentioned the labor market 25 times during his press conference last week. Over and over, he called the labor market "solid" and "good." This week, economist Tim ...
Fed Chair Powell to testify to Congress next week, his first appearance since July
Powell is set to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Eastern and to the House Financial ...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation Data, Fed Comments in Focus
U.S. inflation data plus comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell could be key for determining the path for U.S. interest rates.
Gold Weekly Forecast: XAU/USD sets new record-high as US yields push lower
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony, January US inflation data, and political headlines could drive Gold’s action next week.
Federal law requires Minneapolis Fed to diversify workforce. Could Trump’s DEI order change that?
Like other government financial agencies, the Federal Reserve Banks have an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion focused on ...
Bessent on Powell: ‘I’m sure he’s going to do the right thing’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday he wouldn’t be commenting on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies and expressed confidence in Fed Chair Jerome Powell, breaking from ...
‘A Tidal Wave Of Fear’—Trump Tariffs Fuel Price Crash Fears For Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP And Crypto
“A tidal wave of fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) has been unleashed across the cryptocurrency market after U.S. president ...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Faces Trump's Pressure: 'The President Can't Fire Me' As Interest Rates Hold Steady At 4.25%-4.5%
The Federal Reserve just held interest rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5% in its latest policy meeting on Jan. 29. No surprises here—investors saw that coming, especially with inflation cooling and job ...
Why the Job Market Is Giving the Fed Cover to Extend a Pause on Rate Cuts
The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.