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Fed may soon start buying bonds to manage market liquidity, Williams says
New York Fed President John Williams said the central bank may soon restart bond purchases to maintain control of short-term rates.
Atlanta Fed’s Raphael Bostic to retire in February
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will retire in February, opening a key Fed seat as Trump seeks more influence over the central bank.
Trump says 50-year mortgages would be no ‘big deal’
Trump calls 50-year mortgages minor, saying longer terms reduce monthly payments but delay homeownership and equity buildup.
Trump is ramping up a new effort to convince a skeptical public he can fix affordability worries
After election losses tied to affordability concerns, Trump pivots messaging to emphasize tax cuts, lower drug prices and progress on fighting inflation.
‘No hire’ job market leaves unemployed in limbo as threats to economy multiply
Despite low unemployment, job seekers face the slowest hiring pace in over a decade as economic uncertainty, tariffs and AI fears stall recruitment.
Stocks wind up mixed on Wall Street after spending most of day in red
U.S. stocks slid Friday, with tech shares leading losses and the S&P 500 heading for its first weekly drop in four weeks amid weak data and shutdown worries.
Richmond Fed launches center to support rural economies
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond launched the Center for Rural Economies last week, a research and convening hub.
Former Richmond Fed President Broaddus dies at 86
J. Alfred “Al” Broaddus, Jr., former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond died Sunday, Oct. 26, in his hometown of Richmond.
Amazon hoists Wall Street toward another winning week and month
Amazon shares surged 11%, lifting the S&P 500 closer to a record high as Wall Street capped its sixth straight winning month.
U.S. mortgage rates fall to lowest level in a year
The average 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 6.17%, its lowest in over a year, boosting refinancing and homebuying demand.
Stocks slip from records amid trade, tech earnings news
U.S. stocks fell from record highs as investors weighed U.S.-China trade talks and mixed Big Tech earnings from Meta and Microsoft.
Fed cuts key rate again to support slowing economy
The Federal Reserve lowered its key rate to 3.9%, its second cut this year, aiming to boost hiring as inflation remains elevated.
