Podcast: Why the Fed paying interest on reserves matters
The payment by the Federal Reserve of interest on bank reserves may sound like an abstruse matter of economic theory, ...
Tag: FOMC
Powell: Tariffs will likely cause higher inflation, slower growth
With the tariffs announced by President Trump much higher than anticipated, the same is probably true of their economic effects, ...
FOMC minutes: Government policies warrant ‘cautious approach’
FOMC agreed that a cautious approach to monetary policy was the best course of action given the uncertainty about the ...
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 ...
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 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%.
Fed’s Powell: Uncertainty remains around effects of Trump policies
The potential shape and economic effects of the Trump administration’s policies on trade, immigration, fiscal policy and regulation remain uncertain, ...
FOMC minutes: Trade, immigration policies could complicate inflation outlook
Minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting show that its members want to see further progress on lowering inflation before ...
Bowman calls for ‘system maintenance’ on Fed supervision, rules, applications
The Federal Reserve’s regulations and supervisory process require significant “maintenance” to meet the Fed’s statutory mandate on safe and sound ...
Decoding Fedspeak
How key phrases could signal the Fed’s path forward.
