Economy News Fed Has Time To See What Trump Policies Mean For The Economy, Powell Says

Trump’s affordability argument just got the unlikeliest champion

They are still adjusting to high prices that surged during years of runaway inflation that took place during former President Joe Biden’s term. Read More

Fed may not give Trump his rate cuts, but has set out a positive view of the 2026 economy

The U.S. Federal Reserve may not give President Donald Trump all the rate cuts he wants, but the view of the economy policymakers included in new economic projections on Wednesday should buoy the ... Read More

Trump struggles to find his economic messaging amid voter skepticism

Nearly a year into his second term, President Trump is facing growing skepticism as Americans feel persistent cost-of-living pressures despite his efforts to defend the strength of the economy. Read More

Trump Fed chair frontrunner Kevin Hassett hints at comprehensive Federal Reserve overhaul

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett outlines his Fed reform plans, including staff cuts and stricter policy focus, if selected as the central bank's next chairman. Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. The cut decreased the ... Read More

Fed cuts rates for third time, but affordability concerns still rise

Powell said consumers face “really high” costs and said the Fed is “working hard” to make their lives more affordable. Will rate cuts help? Read More

Trump Vs The Fed: A 2026 Rate War Could Shake The Economy

Trump’s push for a new Fed chair and this week’s meeting signals a possible 2026 rate war that could reshape money, markets, & the direction of the United States economy. Read More

New Fed projections to reset economic outlook after volatile year

Federal Reserve officials will issue new economic projections, after a year that saw a hoped-for "soft landing" from inflation morph into renewed price pressures due to rising tariffs and the supply ... Read More

The Fed just cut interest rates for the third-straight time

The Fed said Wednesday afternoon it is trimming its benchmark lending rate by a quarter point, its third such reduction this year. Follow along as Chair Jerome Powell discusses the move. Read More

Inflation Worries Keep the Fed on Alert. Could This Mean No More Interest Rate Cuts Anytime Soon?

While the Fed predicts inflation will moderate in 2026, Chair Jerome Powell still sees price pressures rising early next year as tariffs continue to work their way through the economy. Read More

Fed cuts interest rate target, but future uncertain as Trump pushes looser money

The Federal Open Market Committee announced it would move its rate target to a range of 3.50% to 3.75%, down from 3.75% to 4%. Read More

Fed Cuts Rates Again, Is Divided Over Future Moves

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a third time this year, but officials were divided over their next move. Jerome Powell, the central bank’s chair, said “we haven’t made any decision about ... Read More