Exclusive: Fed's Hammack eyes steady balance sheet cuts amid US government financial uncertainty
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack reckons the U.S. central bank can keep steadily shrinking its balance sheet through a period of uncertain government finances, while noting she ...
Trump Dials Back Fed-Bashing, Seeks a Different Kind of Rate Cut
As President Donald Trump lashes out at government agencies across Washington, one of his favorite first-term targets – the ...
The Fed’s Hand Might Be Forced to Lower Rates
Spending cuts, or even the threat of them, have the potential to slow the economy and give the central bank no choice.
Trump has a path to killing the Fed’s independence. How this unofficial norm came to exist
The idea that America’s central bank should operate without political interference is a norm without ironclad protections, ...
Rise in US inflation expectations means Fed has to stay on guard, Schmid says
Recent surveys showing a rise in consumer inflation expectations mean the U.S. central bank needs to keep its focus on ...
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Federal Reserve Bank director visits Rhinelander speaking on economic challenges facing Northwoods residents
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) – Knowing the economy is very important for people to make important financial decisions, a Federal Reserve Bank director presented on current challenges facing Oneida County ...
D.C.-area business leaders warn of 'rocky' road ahead for region’s economy
Fear is mounting among D.C.-area business leaders that the Trump administration's actions will trigger a downturn in the ...
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Richmond Fed president says economy may face 'inflationary headwinds'
With Northern Virginia fearful of losing federal jobs, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin says business leaders shouldn't ...