Dallas Fed's Kaplan says he expects US economy to grow at a solid 2.25-2.50% rate this year
Federal Reserve officials signaled the inflation rate remained below the central bank’s goal of 2 percent.
Minutes show some on Fed still think rate hikes possible
Federal Reserve officials at their recent meeting believed the central bank could remain "patient" in deciding when to adjust interest rates, though some officials thought future rate hikes might still be needed.
Fed minutes reveal no interest rate moves coming for 'some time'
Minutes from the May 1-2 Federal Open Market Committee revealed that rates will remain steady for the remainder of the year.
Interest rates should remain on hold amid trade uncertainty: Boston Fed president
The Fed is trying to strike a balance between low unemployment and low inflation.
Powell says he sees 'moderate' risk from corporate debt
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says a sharp rise in corporate debt is being closely monitored but currently the Fed does not see the types of threats that triggered the 2008 financial crisis.
Alice Rivlin, former OMB director during Clinton administration, dead at 88
Alice Rivlin, who served as the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) during former President Bill Clinton’s administration, died Tuesday at age 88, the Brookings Institution and her family said.
Trump's attacks on Powell reportedly hurting US-China trade talks
Beijing believed that if the U.S. economy was weakening -- and the U.S.’s resolve alongside it -- the White House would be more willing to cut a deal.
Waters to Fed on BB&T, SunTrust merger: Wait for us to investigate
The deal has also drawn scrutiny from 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.
Tips for saving during periods of low interest rates
For those interested in saving, lower interest rates can pose a conundrum.
Worsening US-China trade tensions rattle financial markets
Stocks extended their losses into a second day on Wall Street Tuesday after President Donald Trump's threat to escalate a trade war moved closer to reality.
Malaysia cuts interest rate for first time in 3 years
Malaysia's central bank has cut interest rates for the first time in nearly three years to help support growth and counter risks from a global slowdown, trade tensions and extended weakness in commodity prices.
Warren Buffett calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell right man for the job
“There is nobody better than Jay Powell to be running the Fed,” Buffett said.
Eurozone inflation ticks up in hopeful sign for central bank
Inflation rose in April in the 19-country eurozone, at first glance an encouraging sign for the European Central Bank in its struggle to sustainably raise prices.
Larry Kudlow: Fed looking at rate cuts
Low inflation might suggest the need for lower interest rates, Larry Kudlow told FOX Business.
Trump Fed choice Stephen Moore withdraws amid controversy
President Donald Trump says his pick for the Federal Reserve board, conservative commentator Stephen Moore, has withdrawn from contention.
Steve Moore ‘bummed out’ over Fed board withdrawal
The sleaze campaign over the last few weeks was "just really too tough for me and my family," Moore told FOX Business.
A Trump dilemma: Finding a dovish GOP ally to serve on Fed
The skeptical response to President Donald Trump's choice of Stephen Moore for the Federal Reserve has thrown a spotlight on the tough task Trump has set for himself: Finding a rare conservative ally who both favors cutting interest rates and is respected enough to win Senate confirmation.
Trump's Fed pick Stephen Moore withdraws candidacy
Trump announced his plans to nominate Moore to the board in March.
Ray Dalio: Adoption of Ocasio-Cortez backed economic theory 'inevitable'
Bill Gates has referred to modern monetary theory as “some crazy talk.”
UK economy to slow near-term as Brexit preparations halted
The Bank of England is set to provide its first forecasts of what Britain's Brexit delay will mean for the British economy.


















