Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve decision pushes expectations for rate cuts in 2026 lower, as uncertainty over the impact of the Iran war, sluggish job growth and stubborn inflation weighs.

It looks like the incumbent Fed chairman, Jay Powell, wants to be the Fed’s first forever board member

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's "too soon" to assess the Iran conflict's economic effect as oil prices surge above $100 per barrel amid rising tensions.

Federal Reserve policymakers chose to leave interest rates unchanged at their March meeting amid a softening labor market and uncertainty over the economic impact of the Iran war.

The Commerce Department on Friday released the January 2026 PCE inflation report, which showed the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high for consumers.

Trump pressures Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut rates “immediately" ahead of the March 17 meeting, escalating tensions over the central bank’s independence.

Hostilities with Iran pose a potential risk for higher inflation as Federal Reserve policymakers monitor the energy price impact ahead of their next meeting to discuss rate cuts.

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett called for the New York Fed to discipline economists over research showing U.S. businesses and consumers bear most of the tariff burden.

The minutes of the Federal Reserve's January meeting revealed policymakers considered language about possible rate hikes amid concerns over elevated inflation.

New Fed governor Stephen Miran signals shift from data-dependent monetary policy as Kevin Warsh's nomination stalls amid political turmoil at the central bank.

January inflation data beats expectations, sparking sharp market rally as investors see signs the Fed may cut interest rates sooner than anticipated.

The Labor Department on Friday released the January 2026 consumer price index (CPI), which showed that inflation remained elevated above the Federal Reserve's target.

The U.S. economy added jobs at a steady pace to start the year, as the Labor Department reported that employers hired 130,000 workers in January 2026, beating expectations.

President Donald Trump suggests Fed Chair Jerome Powell is "corrupt" or "incompetent" over costly building renovations, escalating his ongoing criticism.

Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott says Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell didn't commit a crime during his congressional testimony over renovation costs.

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran resigned from his CEA chair role to focus full-time on his Fed position, as required by federal law and regulations.

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran is calling for aggressive interest rate cuts exceeding one percentage point after dissenting in the latest FOMC meeting.

President Donald Trump says the Justice Department will continue criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over the controversial $2.5 billion headquarters renovation costs.

IBM's Gary Cohn praised President Trump's Fed nominee Kevin Warsh, citing his 2008 financial crisis role and plans to return central bank to traditional policy.

Kevin Warsh has a tremendous opportunity to be a transformational figure in Fed history