Powell: Tariffs could put upward pressure on inflation
The recent tariffs announced by President Trump are likely to generate a temporary rise in inflation, and it is possible ...
Tag: Federal Reserve
Fed survey: Most fraud losses attributable to debit card, check fraud
A Federal Reserve survey of risk officers at financial institutions found that debit card fraud drove fraud losses at those ...
Synthetic risk transfers: A risk and capital management tool for banks
Enhanced oversight and potential adjustments to capital requirements could impact the attractiveness and structure of SRT transactions.
Banking regulators to rescind 2023 Community Reinvestment Act rule
Banking regulators announced they intend to rescind the 2023 Community Reinvestment Act final rule “in light of pending litigation.” They ...
The importance of continuing to pay interest on bank reserves
A shift in Fed policy would undermine the economy and financial stability while doing nothing to help the federal budget.
Fed’s Barr urges support for small-business lending protections
Banks and other industry stakeholders should support policies to help small-business owners better understand the risks of certain kinds of ...
Bowman urges Fed to review use of adverse comments in bank applications
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman urged the Fed board to reconsider its approach to adverse comments in bank applications, pointing ...
Fed again holds rates at current levels
The Federal Open Market Committee announced that it will hold the target range for the federal funds at 4.25%-4.5%.
Industrial production increased 0.7% in February
Industrial production increased 0.7% in February from the previous month, the Federal Reserve reported. The February figure was up 1.4% ...
Trump nominates Bowman as Fed vice chair for supervision
President Trump nominated Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman to be the Fed’s next vice chair for supervision.
