Fed Eases Capital Rules for Big Banks: A Lifeline for Treasury Markets?
The Federal Reserve has taken a significant step to potentially boost liquidity in the U.S. Treasury market. In a 5-2 vote during their June 25th Washington D.C. meeting, the Fed…
Powell Faces GOP Heat Over Interest Rate Stance: Tariffs and Inflation Take Center Stage
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell found himself in the hot seat during his second day of testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on June 25th. Republican senators grilled him on…
Powell’s Senate Testimony: A Deep Dive into Current Monetary Policy
All eyes were on Jerome H. Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, on June 25th as he testified before the Senate Banking Committee. The hearing, commencing at 10 a.m. ET,…
Fed Eliminates ‘Reputation Risk’ from Bank Exams: A Victory for Financial Freedom?
The Federal Reserve made a significant announcement on June 23rd, officially removing “reputation risk” from its bank examination process. This decision follows considerable pressure from Republican lawmakers and the Trump…
Fed Rate Cuts Possible as Early as July: Waller Hints at Imminent Action
Could we see a drop in interest rates as early as next month? Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller certainly thinks so. While the Fed held steady for the fourth consecutive…
Powell Speaks: Fed Chair’s Post-Policy Decision Press Conference LIVE!
All eyes are on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell today as he delivers his highly anticipated remarks following the release of the latest US Fed policy decision. The press conference,…
Iran Defiant Amidst US Tensions: Khamenei Issues Stark Warning as Fed Holds Rates
Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a strong warning to the United States. He declared that any US military involvement alongside…
Tariffs Hit Consumers: How Businesses Are Passing the Cost Along
Passing the Buck: How Tariffs Are Impacting Prices President Trump’s call for Walmart to ‘eat the tariffs’ seems to have fallen on deaf ears for many US businesses. A recent…
Trump Slams Powell Again: Demands Rate Cuts After Disappointing Jobs Report
President Trump renewed his calls for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to slash interest rates, voicing his displeasure on Truth Social following the release of weaker-than-anticipated ADP jobs data. His…
Wells Fargo Freed: Fed Lifts Asset Cap After Years of Restrictions
After seven long years, the Federal Reserve has finally lifted the asset cap imposed on Wells Fargo. This move marks the end of one of the most stringent penalties ever…