Federal Reserve governor warns US deficit 'not sustainable' as Treasury bond demand weakens
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said markets are demanding higher Treasury yields due to concerns about tax cuts widening the federal budget deficit.
Homebuyers see silver lining in a potential recession, viewing it as buying opportunity
Most American homebuyers are anticipating a recession in the next year, though more view that as a buying opportunity than a deterrent to purchase, Realtor.com found.
Federal Reserve to cut its workforce by 10% in coming years
The Federal Reserve is planning to reduce its workforce by 10% over the next few years, according to a memo by Fed Chair Jerome Powell sent to employees on Friday.
Powell warns economy could face more frequent 'supply shocks'
Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke about how the central bank's monetary policy framework could shift if inflation is more volatile and supply shocks more common.
Trump lobbies 'Too Late Powell' to cut interest rates
President Donald Trump repeated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as being "too late" in cutting interest rates, while inflation remains above the 2% target.
Inflation ticked slightly higher in April as tariff impact looms
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest consumer price index report showed that inflation ticked slightly higher in April as tariffs begin to have an economic impact.
Goldman Sachs says undermining central bank independence has economic repercussions
An analysis by Goldman Sachs finds that reducing the independence of central banks like the Federal Reserve can contribute to higher inflation, lower stock prices and a weaker currency.
Fed holds interest rate steady as it waits to see impact of tariffs
Interest rates hold steady as the Fed studies the impact of economic tariffs.
Trump calls Fed's Powell a 'fool' after central bank holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting this week, leaving the benchmark federal funds rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%.
Federal Reserve holds key interest rate steady amid economic uncertainty
The Federal Reserve announced that it is leaving a key interest rate unchanged amid uncertainty over inflation and the labor market amid trade turmoil due to tariffs.
With the economic tumult, a serious concern has emerged: stagflation
Economic uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's tariffs has raised concerns about stagflation hitting the U.S. economy through slow growth or contraction as well as higher prices.
Trump again says Fed should lower interest rates after better-than-expected jobs report
President Donald Trump called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, saying consumers "have been waiting for years to see pricing come down."
DOGE should 'definitely' look at Federal Reserve costs, Elon Musk says
Billionaire Elon Musk said the Department of Government Efficiency needs to examine the Federal Reserve's spending amid its cost-cutting push across the federal government.
LARRY KUDLOW: The 'falling GDP' panic is more fake news
Thanks to Trump policies, the core of the economy actually grew 3% in 1Q 2025
Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed price growth slowed in March
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge showed price growth slowed in March, as the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index trended closer to the central bank's target.
Tariff-induced price hikes, trade worries highlighted in Fed's Beige Book
The Federal Reserve's Beige Book found that businesses around the U.S. are seeing costs rise due to tariffs, which will largely be passed on to consumers through higher prices.
Trump takes Powell off the chopping block: Why it matters to markets
President Trump put investors at ease after saying he won't fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell even though interest rates are still too high. U.S. stocks rallied on the news.
Dow falls over 900 points as Trump slams Fed's Powell, trade uncertainty weighs
Stocks fell on Monday, with energy shares among the biggest losers, as President Donald Trump ramped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Trump slams Jerome Powell as 'Mr. Too Late,' calls Fed chairman a 'major loser'
President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on social media, calling him a "major loser" and "Mr. Too Late" while calling for interest rate cuts.
Top Fed official unveils the 'No. 1 topic' paralyzing big business decisions and investment
The New York Fed's John Williams warns that economic uncertainty over U.S. trade and tariff policies could significantly impact future monetary policy decisions.