Most Recent Federal Reserve News

Logan urges higher rates as inflation misses Fed’s 2% target

Logan urges higher rates as inflation misses Fed’s 2% target

But with the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index running at 4.1% for the 12 months through May and consumer...

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Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chair

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chair

Key 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

Bond traders bet Fed under Warsh will hike rates this year

(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%

Jobs rebound in March, unemployment at 4.3%

Processing 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

Treasury yields slide again | Mortgage Professional

Kansas 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

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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