Federal Reserve News

Federal Reserve Announces Strategic 10% Workforce Reduction to Modernize Operations

The Federal Reserve is reducing its workforce by 10% to modernize operations, offering voluntary resignations to eligible employees. This move aims to streamline functions and cut ...

Fed's Bostic Predicts Just One Interest Rate Cut Amid Inflation and Tariff Challenges

Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic forecasts a single interest rate cut this year due to market uncertainties and inflation challenges, including tariff impacts, while maintainin...

Fed's Barr Warns: Emerging Trade Policies Could Dim the Bright Economic Outlook

Federal Reserve's Michael Barr highlights the U.S. economy's strength but warns of potential clouds from new trade policies, especially impacting small businesses and supply chains...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Signals Era of Higher Long-Term Rates Due to Supply Shocks

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns of higher long-term interest rates due to supply shocks, indicating a challenging period ahead for economic policy and inflation stability...

Fed's Barr Warns of Trade Policy Uncertainty Impacting Inflation and Growth

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr discusses the impact of trade policy uncertainties on inflation and growth, emphasizing the economy's strength but warning of potential chal...

Fed Chair Powell Issues Stark Warning: Tariffs May Spike Inflation and Stunt Economic Growth

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that escalating tariff policies could lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth, as the Fed decides to hold interest rates stead...

Dow Jones Soars Over 280 Points as Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady

US stocks surged with the Dow Jones gaining over 280 points after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized patience but warn...

Fed Chair Powell Hints at Potential Policy Shifts Amid Rising Unemployment Concerns

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggests that increasing unemployment rates may lead to changes in the Fed's monetary policy, with potential wide-ranging effects on the economy...

Fed Chair Powell Warns: Sustained Tariff Hikes Could Escalate Inflation and Economic Slowdown

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that sustained US tariff increases could lead to higher inflation, slower economic growth, and more unemployment, following the Fed's deci...

Fed Chair Powell Asserts Independence: Trump's Rate Cut Comments Won't Sway Our Decisions

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell asserts the Fed's independence from political influence, emphasizing decisions are based solely on economic data and risks, not President Trump'...

Powell Warns of Potential Economic Shock from Tariffs, Yet Data Remains Unaffected

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell discusses the lack of significant economic impacts from tariffs in current data but warns of potential future shocks including higher inflati...

Fed Chair Powell Warns: Rising Tariffs Could Halt Inflation Progress and Economic Growth

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that rising tariffs could disrupt inflation control and economic growth, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring of economic data befo...

Fed Chair Powell Advocates Patience in Monetary Policy Adjustments Amid Economic Strength

Fed Chair Jerome Powell highlights a patient approach to monetary policy adjustments, citing a solid U.S. economy and cooling inflation, but warns of potential tariff impacts.

Federal Reserve Holds Steady: Interest Rates Remain at 4.25%-4.5% Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve has decided to maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.5%, citing solid economic expansion and a stable labor market, despite elevated inflation and increase...

Federal Reserve Expected to Maintain Steady Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady at its May meeting, focusing on inflation targets amid economic challenges. Despite political pressures for cuts, stabil...

Federal Reserve Expected to Maintain Steady Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5% in May, focusing on inflation control. Despite economic slowdown and political pressures for cuts, the ...

Federal Reserve Expected to Maintain Interest Rates Amid Inflation and Economic Slowdown

The Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates steady amid high inflation and economic slowdown, with potential rate cuts later in the year. President Trump pushes for cuts, ...

Federal Reserve Expected to Maintain Steady Rates Amid Inflation and Economic Growth Concerns

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5% in May, focusing on inflation targets amid economic growth concerns. Core inflation remains high, and G...

Federal Reserve Expected to Maintain Steady Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its May meeting, focusing on inflation control despite economic slowdown and political pressures for rate cuts.

Federal Reserve Expected to Maintain Interest Rates Amid Inflation and Economic Slowdown

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady amid high inflation and economic slowdown, with potential rate cuts later in the year. President Trump's call for rate r...

Federal Reserve Expected to Maintain Steady Rates Amid Inflation and Economic Slowdown

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5% in May, focusing on inflation targets amidst economic slowdown and political pressures for rate cuts.

Fed Expected to Maintain Steady Rates Amid Inflation Challenges and Political Pressure

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady at its May meeting, focusing on inflation targets amid economic challenges and political pressures for rate cuts.

Wall Street Braces for Fed's Decision: How Will Trump's Tariffs Impact Interest Rates?

Wall Street futures decline as investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, amidst uncertainty from Trump's recent tariffs. Early trading shows dips in major indic...

Exclusive: Fed's Bowman Eyes Overhaul of Secret Bank Ratings System Amid Regulatory Shift

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman is reviewing the secret ratings for major US banks, aiming to refocus supervision on core financial risks. The delay in this year's ratings...

Cleveland Fed President Hammack Signals Potential June Rate Move Amid Economic Uncertainty

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack discusses the potential for a June rate move, emphasizing data-driven decisions amid trade tariff uncertainties and market volatility. The Fed ...

Fed's June Decision Hinges on Economic Clarity, Says Cleveland President Beth Hammack

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack discusses the potential for a June Fed decision based on economic clarity, emphasizing patience and data monitoring. Trade tariff uncertainties...

Fed's June Decision Hinges on Clear Economic Signals, Says Cleveland President Hammack

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack discusses the potential for a June Fed action based on clear economic signals, the impact of trade tariffs on businesses, and the Fed's focus o...

Cleveland Fed President Hammack Signals Potential June Rate Move Amid Economic Uncertainty

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack discusses the potential for a June rate move, emphasizing the need for clear economic signals. She highlights the impact of trade tariffs on bu...

Fed's June Decision Hinges on Clear Economic Signals, Says Cleveland President Hammack

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack discusses the potential for a June Fed move based on clear economic indicators, the impact of trade tariffs on business, and the Fed's focus on...

Fed's Hammack Highlights Liquidity and Market Dynamics: Not All Swings Are Bad

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack discusses the abundance of market liquidity, the implications of a large Fed balance sheet, and the strategic reduction of ...

Fed's Beige Book Reveals: U.S. Economic Activity Shows Minimal Change Amid Rising Uncertainties

The Federal Reserve's Beige Book indicates minimal change in U.S. economic activity, with mixed growth across districts, slight employment variations, and universal price increases...

Fed's Barkin Signals Shift in Inflation Outlook, Suggests Looser CPI Expectations Ahead

Federal Reserve's Thomas Barkin hints at a looser inflation outlook, suggesting a shift from previous warnings. He views current monetary policy as optimal and predicts tariff effe...