The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates

The Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates. Read More

The Fed Is Asleep, Powell Has Been Too Slow With Rate Cuts

U.S. nonfarm payrolls are dipping and could turn negative under current monetary conditions unless the Fed takes sustained actions to rein in rates. While inflation risks are still salient, a lower ... Read More

Fed Chair Powell Acknowledges Slowing Economy: Rate Reductions Soon

Whenever the Fed Chairman gives a speech, there is always the possibility that it will move markets. That’s why such speeches are usually devoid of policy changes. But Powell’s speech on Friday ... Read More

U.S. economy is worse than thought with 1.2 million fewer jobs — what that means for the Fed

Pressure is on for the Fed to start lowering rates, with markets expecting a cut at each of the three remaining meetings this year. Read More

The 'Everything Rally' Is Back—Thanks To Powell's Risky Bet On Jobs

Powell signals rate cuts coming as Fed prioritizes jobs over near-term inflation. Stocks surge in “Everything Rally” as investors embrace looser financial conditions. Get a Year of Fast, Actionable ... Read More

Market Faces $1.5 Trillion Downside If Trump Fires Fed Chair Powell, Study Warns

Key Takeaways President Trump has repeatedly attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this year, even suggesting he could fire him.A new study links prediction markets and stock prices to estimate ... Read More

Trump’s move to take over the Fed adds more uncertainty to the economy

The White House sees an opportunity to wrest more control over monetary policy. President Donald Trump’s bid to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook marks his boldest move yet to assert more ... Read More