As yields rise, some US banks shift cash to Treasuries
Some big U.S. banks are buying more U.S. government securities as yields start to rise and the Federal Reserve appears ready to taper its bond-buying program - a balance sheet shift that analysts say could boost bank earnings by several percentage points depending on how they play their hands.
Philly Fed website links to pro-CRT materials, pushes video that argues 'race-neutral policies uphold racism'
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve is promoting critical race theory materials on its website.
Sen. Warren pushes SEC on Federal Reserve stock trades
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling on the SEC to launch investigations into trades by high level Federal Reserve officials.
Kudlow: If Fed caters to Dems' progressive wish list and finance it, they will lose their independence
Larry Kudlow gives his take on the Senate hearing with Janet Yellen and Jay Powell and provides insight on inflation during his Tuesday monologue on 'Kudlow'
Sen. Warren tells Fed Chairman Powell she will oppose his renomination
Sen. Elizabeth Warren told Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday that she would oppose his re-nomination.
Dallas Fed’s Kaplan resigns, follows Boston’s Rosengren after stock sale controversy
The Federal Reserve announced Monday that Dallas Fed chief Robert Kaplan will soon retire, just hours after Boston Fed president Eric Rosengren said he would be retiring at the end of the month.
Debt-limit standoff could force fed to revisit emergency playbook
If a political standoff in Congress fails to raise the federal debt limit, the Fed could utilize a crisis-management playbook Federal Reserve officials created years ago to continue paying its bills.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell to review trading rules after central banker stock trades raise eyebrows
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has called for a fresh review of the central bank's ethics rules after top officials fell under scrutiny for trades made last year.
AOC, 'Squad' demand Biden pick Fed chair focused on left-wing issues
On Monday, Ocasio-Cortez, alongside her progressive allies Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., called on Biden to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell after his current term expires.
Fed’s Bullard warns of 'aggressive' inflation action if Fed doesn't taper soon
James Bullard reacts to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech on inflation and winding down asset purchases.
Fed tapering decision 'biggest risk' to stock market, wealth adviser says
Wealth Consulting Group CEO Jimmy Lee reacts to the Federal Reserve minutes which hinted at tapering in the near future.
Fed would make ‘very serious mistake’ tapering this year, analyst says
Peter Andersen reacts to the Fed signaling it will taper bond purchases by the end of this year.
Walmart, Home Depot earnings, Fed minutes and Tesla top week ahead
Walmart, Tesla, and the Federal Reserve will set the tone for investors in the coming week as the S&P and Dow Jones sit at record highs.
Biden sees inflation easing, despite prices still on the rise
President Biden asserted that inflation is easing, even as the Labor Department Wednesday reported prices rose in July versus the prior month, and versus July 2020.
Thanks to Team Biden, America could soon be on the verge of economic disaster
No one knows for sure what the state of the American economy will be one year from now, but the existing evidence all points in one direction: disaster.
Amazon Prime Day, GameStop's Russell fate, Nike earnings top week ahead
Amazon Prime Day, Fed’s stress tests, and Nike, FedEx earnings dominate the week ahead for investors.
Kudlow: Why are we still printing 'huge quantities' of free money?
“Kudlow” host Larry Kudlow questions why the United States continues to print money during an "economic boom," and calls out President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for decisions made during their NATO meeting.
Federal Reserve decision, Biden-Putin meet and inflation data top week ahead
The Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and inflation, as well as new housing and retail sales data lead the week ahead for investors.
Bitcoin Miami 2021: Square’s Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk-bashing and an emphasis on 'liberty'
Highlights from the Bitcoin 2021 conference included Square CEO Jack Dorsey's endorsement of the cryptocurrency, Elon Musk-bashing and talk of "liberty."
Hot inflation sparks cooldown debate
Inflation fears were reignited Friday when the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure printed its hottest reading in 29 years, and economists warn higher prices could linger for some time.



















