To these Black retirees, the federal civil service now under attack was a path to the middle class
The federal civil service that President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are dismantling has been a way for people of color, in ...
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The economic state of Black America, charted
Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios As the nation marks a turbulent Black History Month, the economic state of Black America has much improved over the last few decades but is still nowhere near parity. Why it ...
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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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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Ex-Fed Adviser Accused by US of Stealing Secrets for China (2)
A former senior adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was arrested Friday on charges that he conspired to steal government trade secrets to benefit China. John Harold Rogers, 63, shared ...
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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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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 ...
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Upcoming Federal Reserve Meetings Schedule and What to Expect in March
When the Fed makes changes to the federal funds rate, it can greatly impact different banking products, like savings accounts, loans, mortgages, and credit cards. You can learn more about the FOMC ...
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US Fed Meeting 2025: Date, Time, What To Expect And How To Watch Powell's Speech Live
With Trump returning to the White House, all eyes will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his team as they announce decisions regarding U.S. monetary policy, which typically has a ripple effect on ...
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Fed Pauses Interest Rate Cuts Despite Trump's Push For Immediate Reduction
The Fed announced the decision on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after its first meeting since President Trump returned to the White House. Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed is monitoring inflation and economic ...
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The Fed is hitting the pause button on rate cuts, for now. Here's the impact on your money.
The Fed held its benchmark rate steady on Wednesday at its current range between 4.25% to 4.5%, a move that was forecast by a majority of economists polled by FactSet. Most economists also predict ...
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Is Now the Time to Buy Bonds? Watch the White House, Not the Fed
If you are trying to figure out whether now is the time to buy bonds, watch the White House more than the Federal Reserve. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has been rising toward 5% ...