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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the Federal Open Market Committee will continue to meet eight times a year, but one such meeting will not include an interest rate vote or an official policy statement.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that dollar-pegged stablecoins could help expand market demand for U.S. government debt, lowering the pressure on long-dated bond yields.
President Donald Trump announced the formation of a committee to investigate allegations of mortgage impropriety by Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook in an effort to remove her from office.
The economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, far below economists expectations, though the unemployment rate remained steady, indicating softening in the labor market.
The Federal Reserve's vice chair outlined the ongoing modernization efforts for the central bank's lending facility of last resort, including coordination with the Federal Home Loan Banks.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh framed the central bank's move to increase interest rates as a moderate adjustment to rapid economic growth during his post-Federal Open Market Committee press conference.
The consumer price index rose 0.4% last month, in line with July's reading. For a monetary policy committee that has been split on inflation, the inconclusive report will compel the Fed to make a call on whether to raise interest rates or stay put.
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, bouncing back from a surprise decline in July. The Fed's next interest rate decision will still hinge on next week's inflation reading.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Wednesday that inflation expectations remain well anchored, suggesting a "wait-and-see" approach for monetary policy.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, price index rose 3.7% from a year earlier, indicating that inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's target.
The president has initiated a for-cause process to remove the Federal Reserve Board governor from office, something only one president has successfully done before. But that century-old precedent may not offer Trump much useful guidance in his quest.
Near-term expectations for price growth fell in the latest consumer sentiment survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, but remains above the central bank's target across all time horizons.
The Federal Reserve governor said inflation is too high but said she ultimately voted last week to hold interest rates steady to give recent economic trends more time to play out.
The American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association submitted comment letters to the Securities and Exchange Commission arguing that a proposed change to Form S-3 eligibility would make it more difficult for some banks to access the capital markets.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh acknowledged that his limited guidance might have been a factor in rising market rates, but said whatever increased volatility can be attributed to the changes is more than offset by the benefit of a more nimble central bank.
A Securities and Exchange Commission proposal to change reporting requirements for public companies has drawn mixed reactions, with some groups warning that reduced transparency could harm markets.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said at an event Thursday that conducting monetary policy actions through a third party would improve efficiency and make markets stronger.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics report showed the labor force continued to expand but at a weaker rate than in recent months. The development weakens the case for a near-term rate hike.
Lisa Cook can keep her seat on the Federal Reserve Board thanks to the Supreme Court's procedural concerns. Deeper questions about the central bank might not come for years — if at all.
Christopher Phelan, President Donald Trump's nominee to chair the Council of Economic Advisers, declined to directly answer questions about recent inflation data and the effects of tariffs on consumers during a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.
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