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John Williams, president of the New York Fed, suggested he is reluctant to support lowering interest rates ahead of the central bank’s next meeting later this month, arguing that tariffs are likely to drive further inflation.
For a moment on Wednesday, it looked like President Donald Trump would finally attempt the improbable and fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Kevin Warsh critiques the Federal Reserve's missteps on interest rates and credibility issues, shares leadership insights, and expresses hope for its revival.
Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler said the Fed should hold interest rates steady for a while to come, because new trade barriers are likely to spark more inflation in the months ahead. Speaking at a housing conference in Washington,
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U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday reiterated the U.S. central bank plans to "wait and learn more" about the impact of tariffs on inflation before lowering interest rates, again setting aside President Donald Trump's demands for ...
With the Federal Reserve's July meeting on the horizon, many prospective homebuyers and homeowners are wondering what it could mean for mortgage rates. After years of relatively high borrowing costs, even the slightest dip could open doors for those hoping to buy or refinance. But the path forward is far from clear.
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Tuesday she's in no rush to change the U.S. central bank's benchmark interest rate amid current economic uncertainty,
The White House is looking for any possible way to discredit Jerome Powell right now," said Stephen Moore, an informal Trump economic adviser.