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Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen Miran speaks on "Regulations, the Supply Side, and Monetary Policy" during the Delphi Economic Forum Lecture event, at the National Gallery in Athens, Greece, January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Mar 4, 2026

Fed’s Miran: Risks from Iran conflict no reason to delay continued rate cuts – BBG TV

Fed Governor Stephen Miran says risks from the Iran conflict don't change the need for US rate cuts this year amid easing inflation and labor market concerns.

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid attends the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's 2025 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, "Labor Markets in Transition: Demographics, Productivity, and Macroeconomic Policy", in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, U.S., August 21, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart
Feb 25, 2026

Fed’s Schmid says high inflation still bigger issue facing central bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid says high inflation remains the key issue for the Fed, while employment conditions are stable.

People line up outside a Kentucky Career Center hoping to find assistance with their unemployment claim in Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. June 18, 2020. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston
Feb 23, 2026

Fed’s Waller: January jobs data an upside surprise, if it continues a policy pause may be appropriate

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller considers pausing interest rate hikes if February jobs data confirms stronger labor market after January's upside surprise.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Jan 30, 2026

Trump calls rate questions on Fed nominee Warsh inappropriate, confident on cuts

Trump said it would be inappropriate to press Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh on rate cuts but said he favors lower borrowing costs.

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh speaks during a monetary policy conference at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution in Palo Alto, California, U.S. May 9, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Saphir
Jan 30, 2026

Trump picks former Fed official Warsh to run Fed

Trump nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell, raising questions about Fed independence and rates.

Traders work on the trading floor at The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) following the Federal Reserve rate announcement, in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Jan 28, 2026

Stocks retreat from record high, dollar higher after Fed keeps rates steady

NEW YORK, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Global stocks were on pace to snap a five-session streak of gains on Wednesday, while the U.S. dollar held on to gains after the Federal Reserve kept rates steady, as widely expected. In keeping rates unchanged, the Fed cited still-elevated inflation alongside solid economic growth, and gave little indication […]

Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees ‘elevated’ inflation and stabilizing job market
Jan 28, 2026

Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees ‘elevated’ inflation and stabilizing job market

The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.50%–3.75%, citing elevated inflation and steady growth, with little guidance on future cuts.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee meeting Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Dec 9, 2025

Fed faces divided debate ahead of expected rate cut

A divided Fed heads into a contentious meeting as Chair Jerome Powell seeks support for a third rate cut amid weak hiring and high inflation.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee meeting Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Dec 5, 2025

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened

Inflation stayed steady in September, easing the path for a possible Fed rate cut next week as consumer spending slows and job losses rise.

Fed may soon start buying bonds to manage market liquidity, Williams says
Nov 12, 2025

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
Nov 12, 2025

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.

Fed cuts key rate again to support slowing economy
Oct 29, 2025

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.

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