Fed will retain autonomy under Trump, says Quarles
Former Fed vice-chair says fears come from misunderstanding. The Federal Reserve’s independence won’t be in jeopardy once President-elect Donald Trump…
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Next CPI Inflation Report Could Reduce 2025 Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Equity markets and bond prices fell hard after the release of the December jobs report, as the dollar and bond…
Trump is not gonna be happy with the Federal Reserve when he gets back
President Donald Trump doesn’t like to wait, and patience is exactly what the Federal Reserve is serving right now. After…
How Can the Federal Reserve Pay Dividends to Its Shareholders When It Has No Profits?
Although the Federal Reserve is — and thinks of itself as — part of the government, 100 percent of the…
December jobs report has Wall Street starting to talk about rate hikes in 2025
A hot December jobs report has many strategists confident that the Federal Reserve will hold off on further interest rate…
How the Federal Reserve might be reshaped in Trump’s term
The most-interesting Federal Reserve decision of Trump’s Presidency is likely to be June 17, 2026. That is a meeting that…
A Cautionary Tale for Fed Independence : Planet Money : NPR
You know Watergate, but do you know Fedgate? The more subtle scandal with more monetary policy and, arguably, much higher…
Surging job market could prove costly for households, businesses as odds of quick rate cuts fade
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job growth surged and unemployment fell last month, an unexpected show of strength that may prove…
Barr’s likely replacement advocates for ‘pragmatic’ approach
In her first public speech since Michael Barr announced his resignation this week, the candidate most likely to replace him…
Strong job report bolsters odds of a Fed pause this month
Employers added 256,000 workers last month, beating Wall Street expectations and increasing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve leaves interest…