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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.

Fed expected to cut interest rate again Wednesday
Oct 28, 2025

Fed expected to cut interest rate again Wednesday

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its key rate Wednesday, likely followed by another in December to support U.S. hiring.

Fed minutes show split on future interest rate cuts
Oct 14, 2025

Powell signals more Fed rate cuts amid hiring slowdown

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said slowing hiring raises risks for the U.S. economy, signaling two more rate cuts are likely this year.

Fed minutes show split on future interest rate cuts
Oct 8, 2025

Fed minutes show split on future interest rate cuts

Fed minutes reveal support for more rate cuts this year but highlight divisions over inflation risks and economic slowdown.

Key US inflation gauge holds mostly steady though core inflation ticks higher
Aug 29, 2025

Key US inflation gauge holds mostly steady though core inflation ticks higher

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge held at 2.6% in July, though core inflation ticked up, keeping rates steady despite Trump’s tariffs.

Powell signals possible Fed rate cut, faces Trump pressure
Aug 25, 2025

Powell signals possible Fed rate cut, faces Trump pressure

Powell signals Fed could cut rates by September, balancing inflation and growth risks amid Trump pressure.

Powell to give his last Jackson Hole speech under watchful gaze of Wall Street and the White House
Aug 22, 2025

Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said a rate cut may come in the months ahead but gave no timing, citing risks from both inflation and unemployment.

Trump narrows Fed chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secretary Bessent
Aug 5, 2025

Trump narrows Fed chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secretary Bessent

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s whittled down his list of potential Federal Reserve chair candidates to four as he considers a successor to Jerome Powell — a choice that could reset the path of the U.S. economy. Asked on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” for a future replacement to Powell, Trump named Kevin […]

President Donald Trump speaks as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell listens during a visit to the Federal Reserve, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Aug 1, 2025

Trump calls on the Federal Reserve board to take full control of the central bank from Powell

Trump calls Fed Chair Powell “stubborn” and urges the Fed board to take control and slash interest rates amid a slowing U.S. economy and rising inflation.

White House budget director accuses Fed chair of violating building rules in renovation
Jul 10, 2025

White House budget director accuses Fed chair of violating building rules in renovation

  WASHINGTON (AP) — White House budget director Russell Vought suggested in a Thursday letter that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is in violation of government building rules in the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters. Vought, in a letter he shared on social media, called the initial renovation plans featuring rooftop terrace gardens, VIP dining […]

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