Gary Siegel

While Monday’s data was low-tier, this week will feature several economic reports that will offer data the Federal Reserve will parse in advance of its September meeting.

Vinay Kapoor, Americas head of diversity and inclusion at BNP Paribas, talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the financial industry, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Chip Barnett and Gary Siegel host.

Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell defended the 25 basis point rate cut in the face of a resilient economy and refused to speculate about future moves.

Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses the Fed, yield curve inversion and why a 25 basis point rate cut won't stimulate the economy. Aaron Weitzman and Gary Siegel host.

The latest Summary of Economic Projections, and statements by Federal Reserve officials, show a nearly even split between those favoring a rate cut and those opposed.

“Growth of 2.1% is better than expected, but highly reliant on a surge in household consumption.”

Durable goods orders rose as non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft posted their largest gain since February 2018.

Mickey Levy, Berenberg Capital Markets Chief Economist U.S., Americas and Asia, discusses why the Fed rate cut will not stimulate the economy, and its unhealthy relationship with the financial markets. Gary Siegel hosts.

Although new home sales rose for the first time in three months, the rate was lower than expected.

Existing home sales and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s manufacturing index support a 25 basis point Fed rate cut next week.

While Federal Reserve officials made it clear they intend to cut interest rates at their July 30-31 meeting, not all of the regional presidents are on board with this move.

With a rate cut all but certain at this month’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the discussion has again turned to the magnitude.

With the neutral rate of interest rate extremely low, New York Fed President John Williams suggested the keys are acting quickly and keeping rates lower longer.

The economy was chugging along at about the same pace from mid-May through early July as it had in the previous period, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book.

Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell added little to his recent Congressional testimony, so despite strong retail sales data, it appears the Fed will cut rates later this month.

The Empire State Manufacturing Survey’s general business conditions index turned positive in July.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress this week made it seem a rate cut at the end of the month is a done deal.

After President Trump's criticism, the Fed Chairman told the Senate Banking Committee a move would be based on what’s best for the economy.

Markets took the Federal Reserve Board chairman's comment on increased uncertainty as a signal that a 25 basis point rate cut is coming.

With the economy strong, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said interest rates should be held for now.