Most Recent Federal Reserve News

Mortgage fraud allegations against Fed governor: Political war of words ramps up

Mortgage fraud allegations against Fed governor: Political war of words ramps up

“There’s no funny business here,” he said on CNBC. “This is straightforward stuff, and if you commit mortgage fraud, especially...

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Supreme Court signals support for Fed autonomy amid broader executive power shift

Supreme Court signals support for Fed autonomy amid broader executive power shift

Still, the majority’s carveout could represent a pivotal moment for central bank independence. For nearly a century, Congress has relied...

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Fed’s Williams: growth to slow, not stall in 2025

Fed’s Williams: growth to slow, not stall in 2025

From left: New York Fed President John Williams and MBA Chair and President of Lennar Mortgage Laura Escobar The strength...

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US jobs report reveals impact of market volatility

US jobs report reveals impact of market volatility

“Downside risks to payrolls remain, largely due to government layoffs and firms delaying hiring,” Williamson said. “Some firms are reportedly...

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Barr welcomes regulatory rethink but Fed needs to supervise

Barr welcomes regulatory rethink but Fed needs to supervise

Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr.Al Drago/Bloomberg The Federal Reserve’s former top regulator welcomes the Trump administration’s efforts to reform bank...

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Don’t bank on a sudden interest rate cut – Powell

Don’t bank on a sudden interest rate cut – Powell

Labor market remains resilient but signals mixed The latest labor report showed the U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February,...

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El-Erian sees Fed holding rates for longer than markets expect

El-Erian sees Fed holding rates for longer than markets expect

The Federal Reserve is set to refrain from cutting interest rates for “quite a while,” following a hotter-than-expected inflation report,...

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Fed in no rush to cut rates, says Powell

Fed in no rush to cut rates, says Powell

In his speech in Dallas, Powell said it wouldn’t be a surprise to see slow progress on the inflation front...

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US Basel impasse casts doubt on international capital accord

US Basel impasse casts doubt on international capital accord

European Union flags near the EU Commission in Brussels, Belgium. Ksenia Kuleshova/Bloomberg As U.S. regulators grapple over a joint capital...

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Fed’s favorite inflation gauge drops more than expected, paving way for further cuts

Fed’s favorite inflation gauge drops more than expected, paving way for further cuts

The Fed implemented its first rate cut since the pandemic last week, lowering rates by half a percentage point and...

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