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

Powell says he wants to 'turn this job over' with economy in 'really good shape' before departure

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell wants to leave office with inflation at 2% and strong job market when his term ends in May 2026, avoiding legacy talk. Read More

Trump says he’s making America’s economy great again. He’s addressing the wrong problem

For many people, the economy is a simple equation: paychecks minus expenses. When it feels like our incomes are growing faster than prices, the economy is in good shape. When they’re not, it’s lousy. Read More

Trump says the Fed could have doubled its latest cut

President Donald Trump is once again challenging the Federal Reserve's caution, arguing that the central bank's latest quarter‑point rate cut should have been twice as large. His push for a more ... 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

This Isn’t the First Time the Fed Has Struggled for Independence

The Trump administration is threatening the Fed’s autonomy, which the central bank regained with the Treasury-Fed accord in 1951. 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

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 for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. 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 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

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

Trump unsure whether impact of economic policies will be felt in time for midterms, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about whether Republicans would keep control of the House of Representatives in next year's midterm elections because some of his economic policies ... Read More