Fed's July Beige Book finds economy strengthened, but shortages more widespread
The Federal Reserve released its July Beige Book on Wednesday, finding that while the economy has continued to strengthen since late May, shortages in labor and supplies have become more widespread.
Top GOP lawmaker endorses Jerome Powell for second Fed term
The top Republican on the House Financial Service Committee on Wednesday threw his weight behind the renomination of Jerome Powell to a second, four-year term as the chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Powell says Fed 'a ways off' from tapering economic support
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell plans to tell Congress on Wednesday that the U.S. economy is "a ways off" from where it needs to be in order for policymakers at the U.S. central bank to begin scaling back the massive monthly bond purchases.
Stocks finish mixed as Fed's Powell says rates will remain low
U.S. equity markets ended mixed after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank expects to keep rates low for the foreseeable future.
Stock futures trade mixed ahead of bank earnings, Fed testimony
U.S. equity futures are trading mixed ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's two-day testimony before Congress.
Wall Street isn't so sure inflation will be transitory
Inflation is running hot after consumer prices surged more than expected in June.
Fed ‘binge’ created inflation ‘whirlwind’: Steve Forbes
Steve Forbes argues inflation is here to stay.
Analyst slams Fed over inflation expectations: Powell 'way off the plot'
Fitz-Gerald Group CIO Keith Fitz-Gerald on the Federal Reserve and inflation.
Used car prices steer toward Fed Chairman Powell’s inflation hunch
Used car prices are muscling their way onto the watchlists of some of the nation’s most sophisticated economic forecasters, most notably, the Federal Reserve.
Virgin Galactic, CPI, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo earnings lead week ahead
Investors will eye Richard Branson's historic Virgin Galactic liftoff, fresh inflation data and earnings from JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs.
Fed says shortages of materials, hiring problems holding back recovery
Shortages of materials and "difficulties in hiring" are holding back the U.S. economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and have driven a "transitory" bout of inflation, the Federal Reserve said on Friday.
Treasury rates drop amid Fed talks on economic stimulus – here’s what that means for interest rates
The minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting sent Treasury yields tumbling. Here's what that means for you.
Gold investors call Fed’s inflation bluff
Gold investors are taking the wheel, setting the precious metal up for a major rally as investors realize the Federal Reserve is powerless against rising and persistent inflation, according to one strategist.
Forget inflation – deflation could rear its ugly head soon
Record price gains across large swaths of the economy have left many investors bracing for a period of sustained inflation, causing them to overlook the growing threat of deflation, according to some economists.
Dow futures tumble in stock selloff, yields slide
U.S. stocks are set for a rocky session as traders weigh uncertainty over economic data and an uptick in COVID variants overseas.
Stock futures drop on stimulus concerns
U.S. equity futures are trading lower ahead of the Thursday trading session on Wall Street.
Fed officials discussed timing of tapering asset purchases during June meeting, minutes show
During its June policy-setting meeting, the Federal Reserve inched closer toward a discussion over when to start curtailing its massive monetary support for the U.S. economy amid signs of a rapidly strengthening recovery and an unexpectedly large jump in inflation.
Stocks hit records as Fed minutes suggest inflation surge is temporary
Stocks rallied to record highs Wednesday as investors took solace in the minutes from the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting which indicated the central bank was in no hurry to raise rates.
Fed moves closer to tapering asset purchases: Here's what that means
The Federal Reserve is edging closer to unwinding some of the ultra-easy policy measures put in place during the Covid-19 pandemic in order to keep the U.S. economy afloat amid an unexpectedly large spike in inflation.
Stock futures trade higher ahead of Fed minutes
U.S. equity futures are trading higher ahead of Wednesday's opening bell on Wall Street.

















