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Reading The Tea Leaves: Implications Of Fed Chair Powell’s Speech

While not committing to action, Fed Chair Powell signaled a shift in monetary policy. Nvidia’s earnings release on Wednesday ...

Fed Chair Powell faces fresh challenges to Fed independence amid potential rate cuts

Now that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that the central bank could soon cut its key interest rate, he ...

Fed Chair Powell says inflation, hiring slowdown pose 'challenging situation'

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday said the central bank faces a "challenging situation" as a hiring slowdown ...

Warning Signs Abound In Trade Data As Fed Hints At Lowering Interest Rates

In just three months, tariffs as a percentage of imports quadrupled, topping 10% for the first time in two decades, according ...

The Fed is starting to worry about the housing market now

"A few participants noted a weakening in housing demand, with increased availability of homes for sale and falling house ...

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Stay Put-for Now-While Fed's Next Step Looms

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans registered at 6.58% for the week ending Aug. 21, same as last week.

Fed's Powell Issues New Trump Tariffs Warning

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that President Donald Trump 's tariffs are pushing consumer prices higher and ...

Fed's Powell signals likely September interest rate cut, citing 'downside risks' to jobs

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a likely interest rate cut in September, noting "downside risks" to employment.

Fed's Powell says monetary policy framework back on more traditional footing

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday announced an updated operating framework more oriented toward traditional ...

Fed Officials Try to Keep Focus on Economy as Trump Intensifies Attacks

The administration’s effort to oust a Fed governor as part of a pressure campaign for lower borrowing costs created an ...