Federal Reserve

It’s time for a true-blue supply-sider at the Fed

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that a lack of key data due to the government shutdown will cause the central bank to be cautious until it has a clearer view of the economy.

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the second time this year despite elevated inflation amid concerns about weakness in the labor market.

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates 25-basis-points at its meeting this week, though elevated inflation has created a dilemma for policymakers.

Inflation remained elevated in September as the BLS released the delayed consumer price index inflation report, as Fed policymakers are set to weigh interest rate cuts next week.

Fed Governor Stephen Miran downplays the impact of Trump’s tariffs, saying there’s little evidence they’re hurting growth or driving up prices.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell told economists that the sluggish labor market and tariff-induced inflation are persisting as government shutdown delays official employment reports.

The ongoing government shutdown showed little impact on consumer sentiment in October University of Michigan survey, though economists expect final data to show a decline.

The list of candidates being interviewed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has narrowed to five candidates.

Silver prices surpassed $50 an ounce for the first time on Thursday, driven by supply shortages and uncertainty surrounding economic conditions and geopolitical risks.

Minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting showed most policymakers supported interest rate cuts despite inflation concerns and tariff pressures affecting price stability.

Gold prices surpassed $4,000 for the first time on Tuesday, continuing a record-breaking rally driven by economic uncertainty and Federal Reserve rate cut expectations.

Gold's explosive growth this year is showing no signs of a slowdown. In fact, State Street sees a new milestone for the precious metal coming soon.

The ongoing government shutdown delayed the anticipated September jobs report, which economists estimated would show 50,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%.

Mortgage rates are climbing for the second week in a row, even after the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in nearly a year — highlighting how a range of factors drive rates on home loans.

President Trump's attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud set off an unprecedented legal battle and carries significance for the Fed's monetary policymakers.

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee warned that rising inflation could pose a stagflation risk if tariff-induced price hikes prove persistent.

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee warns that a potential government shutdown could have a significant effect on the release dates of key economic data.

The Commerce Department released the August PCE inflation data which showed that inflationary pressures remained well above the Fed's 2% target last month as tariffs push prices up.

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran emphasized his commitment to independence from political pressure, even as his ties to the Trump administration role draws scrutiny.