Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chair
May 26, 2026Key takeaway: Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the central bank, is now officially the chair of the...
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Bond traders bet Fed under Warsh will hike rates this year
May 23, 2026(Bloomberg) — Bond traders are fully pricing in an interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve this year, a sign of...
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Jobs rebound in March, unemployment at 4.3%
Apr 4, 2026Processing Content Key insight: Payrolls increased modestly in March, adding 178,000 new hires Supporting data: The unemployment rate held steady...
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Treasury yields slide again | Mortgage Professional
Apr 1, 2026Kansas City Fed president Jeff Schmid, who does not vote on policy this year, warned that officials should not assume inflation...
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Mortgage fraud allegations against Fed governor: Political war of words ramps up
Aug 20, 2025“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
May 24, 2025Still, 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
May 19, 2025From 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
May 4, 2025“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
Mar 28, 2025Federal 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
Mar 9, 2025Labor 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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