Fed Interest Rates

Concerns over a potential recession are growing within the Trump administration, with some officials sounding the alarm and shifting the blame towards the Federal Reserve. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (not Scott Bessent) recently stated that certain sectors of the economy are already experiencing a recession, making a strong case for...

In a cautionary statement, Stephen I. Miran, the newest appointee to the central bank’s Board of Governors, has expressed concerns that his colleagues may be prioritizing the wrong economic threat. According to Miran, the Federal Reserve’s hesitance to rapidly reduce interest rates could inadvertently steer the economy into a recession....

In a cautionary statement, Stephen I. Miran, the newest member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, has expressed concerns that his colleagues may be prioritizing the wrong threat. According to Miran, the Fed’s current stance on inflation may be misguided, and a failure to rapidly cut interest rates could...

In a potentially significant shift in its monetary policy strategy, the Federal Reserve is reportedly considering a halt to its reduction of debt and mortgage bond holdings. This move could mark a pivotal moment in the central bank’s efforts to normalize its balance sheet and manage the economy. Since the...

The Federal Reserve’s latest meeting has concluded, and as expected, the central bank has made some significant announcements that are sending ripples through the financial markets. Here are five key takeaways from the Fed meeting: Firstly, interest rates remain unchanged, at least for now. The Fed decided to hold off...

As the Federal Reserve prepares to convene and consider a potential interest rate cut, savers are wise to review their current financial strategies to maximize returns on their hard-earned cash. With the economic landscape in a state of flux, comparing high-yield savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs) can help...

The already daunting task of navigating the US economy through uncertain times just got more complicated for Jay Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve. As the central bank prepares to make its next move on interest rates, Powell is facing a challenging debate within the Fed’s ranks. On one...