Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve
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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.
July 31 -
As expected, the Federal Reserve cut its Fed Funds target rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday.
July 31 -
President Donald Trump is demanding a “large cut” in interest rates as the Federal Reserve begins its two-day monetary policy meeting.
July 30 -
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.
July 30 -
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.
July 29 -
The minutes reveal a number of pros and cons with the approach. It would be wise to have banks only post T-Bills for excess reserves above $20B.
July 25 -
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.
July 25 -
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan endorsed the idea that the U.S. central bank should be open to an insurance interest-rate cut.
July 24 -
Judy Shelton backs a half percentage-point rate cut and would have pushed the Fed to move sooner.
July 22 -
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.
July 22 -
With a rate cut all but certain at this month’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the discussion has again turned to the magnitude.
July 19 -
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.
July 18 -
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.
July 17 -
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.
July 12 -
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.
July 11 -
Markets took the Federal Reserve Board chairman's comment on increased uncertainty as a signal that a 25 basis point rate cut is coming.
July 10 -
Federal Reserve officials judged uncertainties and downside risks to the outlook for the U.S. economy had increased significantly when they gathered in June, strengthening the case for an interest-rate cut
July 10 -
With the economy strong, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said interest rates should be held for now.
July 9 -
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s job is safe for now, according to Larry Kudlow, top economic adviser to President Donald Trump.
July 9 -
The market will look for clues about monetary policy when Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies before Congressional panels this week.
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