Monetary policy

The Federal Reserve’s bond-buying program is serving its purpose well at the moment, though the central bank could adjust the parameters if needed, New York Fed President John Williams said.

With rates at the effective lower bound, increased asset purchases will be the Fed’s main monetary policy easing tool going forward, and that's what analysts will be scanning the FOMC minutes for.

While the facilities' availability inspired market confidence, the fact that $455 billion remains unused suggests shutting down the programs is unlikely to cause major problems, analysts say.

Two vaccines seem effective and nearly ready for use, spurring talk of a return to normal.

Judy Shelton’s nomination to the Federal Reserve Board was blocked in the Senate Tuesday, a stunning defeat for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander joined Mitt Romney of Utah and Susan Collins of Maine in disapproving of Judy Shelton's nomination to the Federal Reserve Board, adding drama to a confirmation vote that had been targeted for this week.

The Federal Reserve’s changed policy framework is “an evolution, not a revolution,” according to Vice Chair Richard Clarida.

Financial markets should not fret if the Federal Reserve’s emergency lending facilities are not extended at the end of this year, when all but one are due to expire, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said.

Three of the world’s top central bankers warned Thursday that the prospect of a COVID-19 vaccine isn’t enough to put an end to the economic challenges created by the pandemic.

The Senate could take up President Donald Trump’s outstanding two nominations to the Federal Reserve board next week, according to Sen. John Cornyn.

While financial and economic shocks can't be prevented altogether, certain factors can worsen the shock, according to Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren.

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari isn’t attending the central bank’s two-day policy meeting after the birth of his second child this week.

No one expects any change to the fed funds rate target when the Federal Open Market Committee meets on Wednesday and Thursday, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to watch for.

The U.S. economy faces “slow going” with no additional fiscal support likely for several months, said former New York Fed President William Dudley.

With the economy offering positive and negative signs, economists have differing views on the recovery.

Uncertainty has been the code word since March — about the length of the pandemic, about the election, and many other issues. The markets hate uncertainty.

Fed finds most areas improving, with different sectors showing greta variation in activity.

Despite "robust" progress, it will take "some time" for the economy to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida.

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said a rebound in U.S. coronavirus cases to about 50,000 a day has added uncertainty to the outlook and may discourage businesses from hiring or investing.

Although progress has been made, a full economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic won't come soon, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Richard Clarida said.