Republicans push for tougher sanctions on Russia after Ukraine invasion
Republican lawmakers are pushing President Biden to take a tougher stance against Russia, urging the White House to impose even stricter financial sanctions on Moscow.
Russian oligarchs lose $32B as Ukraine crisis escalates
Russia's ultrawealthy oligarchs have lost $32 billion so far this year – and looming sanctions over the deepening conflict in Ukraine are poised to wipe out even more of their fortunes.
Biden administration details further US sanctions against Russia
The Biden administration on Tuesday released details of new U.S. sanctions imposed against Russia following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine
Charles Payne: Federal Reserve announces new trading rules for senior officials
FOX Business host Charles Payne weighed in on the Federal Reserve’s new trading rules for senior officials on Friday’s ‘Making Money.’
Toomey blasts Dems for hypocrisy over 'revolving door' between government and industry jobs
Senate Banking Committee ranking member Pat Toomey, R-Pa., railed against Democrats for a number of supposed double standards when it comes to behaviors Democrats complain about when engaged in by Republicans, but have no problem with when it comes to their own.
Republicans to boycott committee vote on Biden Fed nominees
Senate Republicans are accusing Biden Federal Reserve nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin of influence peddling over the approval of a Fed "master account" for a company she worked for after leaving the Obama administration.
This is why we need Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the life raft to store time and value. Bitcoin is the new age version of a no coupon bond issued at a 99% discount with the network effects of a tech company.
Boston Federal Reserve taps U. of Michigan economist as head
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced Wednesday that University of Michigan economist Dr. Susan M. Collins will serve as its next president and CEO
Bank executives assure Biden they can handle 'turbulence' from Russia sanctions
The banks largely worry about shocks to the market that would result from Russia cutting oil and gas exports in reaction to sanctions, which would impact the global market.
Sarah Bloom Raskin grilled over controversial climate views during fiery confirmation hearing
Republicans skewered Sarah Bloom Raskin, President Biden’s nominee to become the Fed's top banking regulator, over concerns that her climate regulation views could endanger the Fed's independence.
Toomey clashes with Biden Fed nominees on climate, 'left-wing' politics, Dems say attacks lack 'common sense'
Sen. Pat Toomey, the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, warned Thursday that two Biden nominees for financial regulator jobs could abuse the Fed's power.
Investors under the regime of financial repression: Market expert
Mark Yusko of Morgan Creek Capital Management discusses Federal Reserve policy and how it will affect investors’ portfolios.
Biden Fed nominee's old tweets show she's 'hyper-partisan,' Republicans say
Republicans on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee issued a series of tweets Monday accusing Lisa Cook, President Biden's nominee for governor of the Federal Reserve, is a "hyper-partisan."
Treasury officials in 17 states endorse Biden's Fed nominees, touting 'unparalleled expertise' and 'diversity'
Treasury officials in more than a dozen states have endorsed all three of President Biden's nominees to the Federal Reserve, touting their "unparalleled expertise" and the "diversity" they would bring to the system.
Biden Fed nominee backed reparations for Black Americans for slavery, discrimination
Lisa Cook, President Biden's latest nominee for governor of the Federal Reserve, said repeatedly in recent years that she supports reparations.
Who controls Black Lives Matter's $60M war chest? Conservative watchdog demands audit
The official Black Lives Matter organization is reportedly floating on approximately $60 million – but has no senior executive to account for the nonprofit's vast fortune, according to two individuals previously offered leadership positions in the group.
Biden administration weighing 'severe' Russia sanctions in case of Ukraine invasion
The Biden administration is continuing to prepare a "range of severe economic measures" to impose on Russia if it further attempts an invasion into Ukraine, with senior officials saying sanctions being considered would have "massive consequences" for Moscow's economy.
Dispute between Apollo co-founders Black, Harris boils over
Tension between Leon Black and his Apollo Global Management Inc. co-founder Josh Harris is boiling over, threatening to buffet the investment giant with fresh controversy.
Biden Fed nominee says regulators should push to 'allocate capital' away from fossil fuels
Just a couple of months after blocking Saule Omarova's nomination to be the comptroller of the currency, Banking Committee Republicans have their next target in Sarah Bloom Raskin.
Dollar finds a footing as traders brace for hawkish Fed
The dollar clung to a late week bounce on Monday as investors braced for January's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting and raised bets it will chart a year ahead holding several rate hikes, while China surprised analysts with a benchmark cut.
















