Tag: Federal Reserve
Trade Policy Uncertainty Forces Fed to Delay Rate Hikes
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee was like, "Yo, Trump's new tariffs are making things hella complicated for us." He mentioned in an interview with CNBC that the Fed is gonna have to hold...
Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Authority to Fire Agency Leaders
The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, July 19, 2024. Kevin Mohatt | ReutersThe Supreme Court on Thursday was like, "Hey, Federal Reserve board members might be safe from getting fired by the president!"...
Federal Reserve’s Bostic Leans Toward Just One Rate Cut in 2021
Atlanta Fed Prez Raphael Bostic spilled the beans on CNBC yesterday, saying he's only down for one rate cut this year. The bigwigs at the central bank are trying to juggle the possibility of...
Federal Reserve plans 10% staff reduction in upcoming years
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell just left a press conference in Washington, D.C. after a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy. The meeting took place on May...
Navigating Policy Challenges Amid Supply Shocks: Cautioning Against Higher Long-Term Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently spoke at the Thomas Laubach Research Conference, hosted by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on May 15, 2025, in good ol' Washington, DC. The event was probably...
Navigating Trump’s Criticism: Powell’s Challenge as Fed Chief
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell talked a lot during a press conference after a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, D.C. on May 7, 2025....
Treasury Secretary Bessent Warns of Looming Financial Crisis
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a recent interview with CNBC on March 13th, 2025, issued a stern warning about the looming threat of a financial crisis. Bessent, a seasoned expert in economic affairs, highlighted...
Impact of Positive Inflation Reports on Fed’s Outlook
In a bustling Target store in Novato, California, the shelves are lined with vibrant watermelons from Mexico, marking the start of March 5, 2025. The release of February's inflation data this week initially brought...
Fed Chair Powell: Awaiting Clarity on Trump Policies Before Rate Decision
Federal Reserve Chair Powell Holds Off on Rate Decision Pending Clarity on Trump PoliciesFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, a prominent figure in the US financial landscape, recently addressed concerns at the University Of Chicago...
Fed’s Musalem: Inflation Moving to 2% Target, Risks Rising
Alberto Musalem, the President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, recently addressed the Economic Club of New York in New York City on February 20, 2025. During his speech, Musalem...
Federal Reserve cautious amid Trump policy outcomes.
Federal Reserve Navigating Uncertainty Amid Trump Policy OutcomesAs Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before a Senate committee in Washington, D.C. on the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress, the central bank's officials grappled...
Fed Officials Concerned About Tariffs Impact on Inflation, Rate Cuts on Hold
Federal Reserve officials convened in January to discuss the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on inflation and the implications for interest rates. The meeting minutes, released on Wednesday, revealed that policymakers within the...
Fed Governor Bowman: Progress on Inflation Needed Before Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Bank Governor Michelle Bowman recently made her debut as a Federal policymaker at the American Bankers Association conference in San Diego, California, on February 11, 2019. In her public remarks, she expressed...
Fed’s ‘Easier’ 2025 Stress Test Boosts Bank Stocks
Bank Shares Surge as Federal Reserve Announces 'Easier' 2025 Stress TestIn a significant turn of events, bank shares experienced a notable surge following the Federal Reserve's unveiling of the parameters for its annual industry...
Potential for Multiple Interest Rate Cuts by Fed Governor Waller in 2025
Potential for Multiple Interest Rate Cuts by Fed Governor Waller in 2025Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller made a significant statement on Thursday, hinting at the possibility of multiple interest rate cuts this year if...
Investors React to Trump’s Treasury Secretary Pick, Await Inflation Data: Treasury Yields Fall
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Monday as investors assessed President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary and awaited key inflation data later in the week. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped more than 14 basis...
The Federal Reserve Achieves 2% Inflation Target
The Federal Reserve has been striving to reach its 2% inflation target, and recent data suggests that it may be getting closer to achieving that goal. Both consumer and producer price indexes for September...
Advocacy for Half-Point Interest Rate Cut by Former Dallas Fed President Kaplan
Former Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan is advocating for a bold move at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting - a half-point interest rate cut. In an interview with CNBC, Kaplan expressed his belief that...
Jamie Dimon Warns of Possible Stagflation Scenario
Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., recently spoke at the Economic Club of New York in Manhattan, where he warned of a possible stagflation scenario. Despite his...
Record Low Three-Year Inflation Outlook in New York Fed Consumer Survey
Consumers in New York City are feeling more optimistic about inflation, according to a recent report from the New York Federal Reserve. While they still expect prices to rise in the short term, their...
Potential Recession Ahead: Jamie Dimon’s Outlook and Predictions
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently shared his thoughts on the current state of the U.S. economy, expressing his belief that the likelihood of a recession is higher than a "soft landing." Dimon stated...
Interest Rate Cuts Expected as Labor Market Weakens – San Francisco Fed President Daly
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly expressed her expectation that interest rates will be lowered later this year due to the weakening labor market. While she did not provide a specific timeline or...
Gold Price Outlook: Weekly Gain of Over 2% Despite Falling from Daily Highs
Gold prices experienced a rollercoaster ride this week, hitting a high of $2,477 before dropping to $2,430, marking a 0.60% decline in value. This fluctuation was influenced by various economic factors, including the release...
Bond Market Reacts to Weak Jobs Data, Cuts Rates for Fed | Forexlive FX...
The recent US jobs report revealed weaker data than expected, causing a stir in the bond market. With only 114,000 jobs added in July, below the anticipated 175,000, and other key figures missing the...
Rebound of EUR/USD post-NFP miss drives Greenback down
The EUR/USD pair saw a rebound on Friday after poor US Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) data led to a decline in the value of the Greenback. This drop in the US Dollar was a result...
Ultimate Guide to Friday’s Key Jobs Report: Everything You Should Know
The U.S. labor market may have taken a hit in July due to a gradual slowdown in the economy and the impact of Hurricane Beryl. The upcoming nonfarm payrolls report from the Labor Department,...
Atlanta Fed GDPNow Q3 Growth Estimate Revised Down to 2.5% | Forexlive
The latest update from the Atlanta Federal Reserve shows a slight downgrade in the GDP growth estimate for the third quarter of this year. The estimate now stands at 2.5%, down from the previous...
Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates at 5.25-5.50%, Future Cuts Uncertain – Action Forex
The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady at 5.25-5.50%, a move that was widely expected. The decision was made with a unanimous vote among Fed officials. The statement released by the Fed...
June FOMC Statement Highlights and Analysis | Forexlive
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently released its June statement, outlining key highlights and analysis for the current economic situation in the United States. The statement emphasized that economic activity has been expanding...
Fed Decision: Everything You Need to Know – Wednesday Update
The recent Federal Reserve meeting was all about looking ahead to the future rather than focusing on the present. While it is expected that short-term interest rates will remain unchanged for now, there is...
Navigating Financial Markets: How the Fed Influences Dow Jones Performance
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was relatively stable on Monday, hovering around 40,600.00 as investors await the Federal Reserve's (Fed) upcoming rate decision. The Fed is anticipated to maintain current interest rates during...
Gold price rises as US Dollar weakens on expectations of Fed rate cuts –...
Gold prices are on the rise for the second day in a row as a combination of factors is attracting buyers. The US Dollar remains weak due to expectations of a Fed rate cut...
Fed Officials Wary of Waiting Too Long for Rate Cut – Timiraos Analysis |...
The latest Fed preview by Wall Street Journal Fedwatcher Nick Timiraos suggests that there may be a potential rate cut in September, although no leaks have been confirmed yet. The Fed seems to be...
Week Ahead: FOMC, BoJ, NFP, BoE, ISM Mfg. PMI, OPEC+ JMMC | Forexlive
The upcoming week is packed with important economic events and announcements that could have a significant impact on global markets. Here's a breakdown of some key events to watch out for:- On Monday, we'll...
Key Takeaways from Recent Market Volatility: De-Inversion of Yield Curve Steals the Show –...
Last week was full of market volatility with various factors influencing different currencies and stock markets. The Yen saw a strong rally against major currencies, with Swiss Franc and Dollar also performing well. On...