How Republicans calling for smaller government could use the Fed's balance sheet to wield more power
Both times, the Fed's balance grew in size, reaching a peak of almost $9 trillion in 2022, but the second period of asset purchases consisted mostly of lower-coupon, longer-duration bonds that plunged ...
Federal Reserve economist notes disconnect in business sentiment versus investment
Improved business sentiment isn't translating into increased spending. Discover the factors behind this economic mystery.
Fed Chair Sees Elon Musk's Audit Push As Threat To Central Bank's Existence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he views proposals to "audit the Fed" floated by Elon Musk and others last week as a ...
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The best inflation hedges turn out to be the simplest
Data: YCharts. Bureau of Labor Statistics via Federal Reserve Economic Data. Chart: Axios Visuals If you want to protect yourself against the risk of resurgent inflation and you have some savings to ...
US inflation jump puts Fed officials on notice as Powell testifies
Higher inflation readings left Fed officials telling lawmakers, business executives and the public that they may be waiting ...
Is the Fed in Trouble? A Hot Inflation Report Raises the Stakes.
So far in the 2025 inflation battle, the Federal Reserve is losing. Bird flu continued to wreak havoc on food prices in ...
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US inflation worsened last month with prices for groceries and gasoline heading higher
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries and gasoline rose, a trend that will likely underscore the ...
Fed’s Powell sidesteps Trump’s tariff policies, repeats support for free trade
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell treaded carefully Tuesday around questions about President Donald Trump’s new trade ...
The Federal Spending-Regulation Trap: Here’s An Escape Plan At Last
Congress's neglect of enumerated powers fuels the fusion of spending and regulation, enabling unchecked federal intervention and expanding bureaucratic control.
Stock market unmoved by Fed Chair's rerun remarks. Inflation, tariffs and earnings on tap.
U.S. stocks end little changed on Tuesday after Fed Chair Powell rehashes last month's comments. Focus turns to inflation, earnings and tariffs.
Fed Chair Shows Little Urgency to Lower Rates
Jerome H. Powell testifies as inflation risks are resurfacing, regulatory changes are in flux and the Federal Reserve’s ...
What To Expect From Fed Chair Powell's Testimony To Congress This Week
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will appear before Congress this week. He will assess the Fed's battle against inflation and possibly face scrutiny about the central bank's decision-making process ...