Opinion
Trump is already winning his war against the Federal Reserve
The Fed’s top bank cop, Michael Barr, is stepping down early to avoid a legal battle with Trump. If the Federal Reserve is politicized and weakened, the winners will be large financial institutions and the losers will be all of us. Unfortunately, that’s already happening before President-elect Donald Trump is even sworn in.
US FOMC Meeting Date 2025: What’s Next for Federal Reserve Interest Rates?
The FOMC meeting for this month is set to take place between 28th and 29th, and all eyes are on the Federal Reserve interest rates decision.
Federal Reserve Officials at December Meeting Expected Slower Pace of Rate Cuts Ahead
Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec. 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs
Odds the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month falls below 5%
The United States central banking system, the Federal Reserve, is less likely to cut rates this month during its regularly scheduled two-day meeting following stubbornly rising inflation.
Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts
That neutral level has been the goal of rate cuts. Fed officials would only go below neutral if the economy were slowing markedly. “My read is that interest rates might be very
Top Fed Official Backs New Rate Cuts Even if Trump Tariffs Materialize
A top policymaker at the US Federal Reserve says that he still supports reducing interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs
Fed's Collins says now is time for patient, gradual approach to rate cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said Thursday that significant uncertainty over the outlook calls for the central bank moving forward cautiously with future rate cuts. “With an economy that is in a good place overall and policy already closer to a more neutral stance,
Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show
But minutes from their December meeting suggest that the decision was a close call — and that there is no guarantee policymakers will lower rates again anytime soon. The minutes of the central bank’s Dec.
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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 $37 billion in paid-in ...
Why Do Some People Claim the Federal Reserve Is Unconstitutional?
Learn why some people believe it was unconstitutional for the government to establish the Federal Reserve Bank and why they believe it should be abolished.
Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from GOP, to step down next month
The Federal Reserve’s top financial regulator said Monday that he would resign next month, avoiding a potential confrontation ...
Federal Reserve Watch: 2025
Read here for an update on the Federal Reserve's gradual reduction of its securities portfolio and interest rate adjustments ...
Top Federal Reserve Bank Regulator to Step Down to Avoid Clash With Trump
Ahead of Donald Trump taking office, Federal Reserve's top banking regulator has resigned from his role as vice chair of ...
Federal Reserve Worried About How Trump Policies On Tariffs And Immigration Could Impact Inflation, Minutes Show
The effects of potential changes in trade and immigration policy suggested” restoring 2% inflation “could take longer than ...
The Federal Reserve May Do the Unthinkable, and It Could Drag the Stock Market Down in 2025
To summarize, the Federal Reserve has already lowered by 50% the number of anticipated interest rate cuts in 2025. It was ...
Federal Reserve Watch: Quantitative Tightening Continues
Learn about the Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening program and its impact on the economy, interest rates, and monetary ...
Bitcoin Braced For A Huge Earthquake As Fed Shock Fuels Crypto Price Crash Fears
Crypto traders are scrambling to assess what the latest changes to Fed rate cut expectations mean for the bitcoin ...