Fed says U.S. economy is 'in solid position'

Fed keeps rates unchanged despite Trump’s efforts, citing continued growth with rising uncertainty inflation still above target. Read More

Fed chair Powell says 'economy is doing fine' despite declining consumer sentiment

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on May 7 said "the economy is doing fine" during a news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee announced it would keep its key rate steady at 4.25% to 4 ... Read More

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Says Trump 'Has Taken A Wrecking Ball' To The Economy: Couldn't Think Of A 'More Devastating Economic Agenda'

She emphasized that Trump inherited a robust economy with low unemployment and a strong record ... the rate at 10%, Yellen doesn’t think it will save the day for the U.S. economy. Read More

Yellen says Trump trade policy 'not at all sensible'

Yellen said the US economy was still strong, and she didn’t see a case for intervention by the central bank as of now. “If real financial stability concerns were to arise, I believe the Fed ... Read More

Yellen says Trump tariff policy misguided, warns of uncertainty

Yellen said the US economy was still strong, and she didn’t see a case for intervention by the central bank as of now. “If real financial stability concerns were to arise, I believe the Fed ... Read More

Trump's tariffs roiled markets but data shows a solid economy. Here's why.

Market turmoil and recession warnings have helped fuel worry about the United States economy ... strong. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this week addressed the disconnect between the robust ... Read More

Yellen sees ‘very worrisome’ pattern in Treasurys sell-off

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said economic uncertainty around ... but a pattern suggestive of a loss of confidence in U.S. economic policy.” “The safety of bedrock financial assets ... Read More

Yellen says recent bond selloff signals 'loss of confidence' in U.S. policymaking

Stoking the drop in consumer sentiment, President Donald Trump is "pounding the U.S. economy ... Fed.” Yellen does "not yet see those [risks] in play," noting she was happy with last week's ... Read More