Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies
A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.
Federal workers in Philadelphia join nationwide protests over layoffs and funding freeze
Federal workers and supporters gathered on Wednesday evening near Independence National Historical Park in protest of recent ...
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Black history reimagined through a photographer’s lens
The items White photographed paint a vivid portrait of Black history in the United States. One photograph shows a piece of ...
Fed official: Banking system generally healthy, inflation battle on track
Inflation remains the priority for Fed officials speaking in Phoenix at a bankers conference. Jobs and the potential for ...
How Republicans calling for smaller government could use the Fed’s balance sheet to wield more power
That backdrop alone might give Fed Chair Jerome Powell reason to expect more questions about the status of trillions of dollars in low-coupon bonds that have been sitting on the central bank’s balance ...
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Super Bowl artist weaves Black Masking culture into vibrant logo and theme art for NFL global stage
In that moment, it all sunk in. Williams’ design, a tribute to Black Masking culture, wouldn’t just be a local spectacle. Her artwork would be seen all over the world. In this undated photo ...
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The White House says more than 20,000 federal workers have taken buyouts — and they expect a 'spike' in the coming days
More than 20,000 federal workers have accepted buyouts, according to two Trump administration officials. After Axios reported on Tuesday that roughly 20,000 had accepted the offer, a White House ...
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When will interest rates go down again?
The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) declined to adjust interest rates after its first meeting of the year on Jan. 28 and 29, 2025. Starting in September, the FOMC lowered ...
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Bond ETFs slip as Fed Chair Powell waits on White House policies
“We don’t know what will happen” with tariffs, immigration, fiscal policy and regulatory policy, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday during his press conference, shortly after announcing ...
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Understanding the Federal Reserve's Role in Mortgage Rates
Once the Fed starts lowering the federal funds rate again, mortgage rates may ease a bit. But this hinges on inflation coming down. Understanding the Federal Reserve's role in mortgage rates The ...
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Fed takes ‘wait and see’ stance in interest-rate outlook.
Don’t miss:MarketWatch’s live coverage of the Fed’s interest-rate decision and Jerome Powell’s news conference — as it happened. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to the sidelines ...