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Little hint as to direction of future monetary policy moves.
February 19 -
Two Federal Reserve Bank presidents were positive about the economy in 2020, but offered a look at what worries them.
January 13 -
While Fed officials repeated their contention that monetary policy is appropriate and rates can be held if the outlook remains as expected, the situation with Iran could cause preemptive cuts, one noted economist suggests.
January 9 -
William Dudley, who used to oversee the Federal Reserve’s interaction with financial markets, said the central bank should introduce a long-discussed but never implemented tool to ensure U.S. cash markets remain calm.
January 6 -
The U.S. and the rest of the industrial world may have to resign themselves to an extended period of slow economic growth, subdued inflation and low interest rates. The trick will be in avoiding something even worse.
January 6 -
The economy should continue its moderate growth path, inflation may tick up, downside risks seem to have been put at bay by the Federal Reserve, and rates are likely to stay where they are, experts say.
December 18 -
Recession fears, which persisted earlier this year, have subsided and Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren does not expect a downturn unless a major shock occurs.
December 17 -
With markets still digesting Friday’s news, one thing is clear: the Federal Reserve will keep rates steady.
December 16 -
John Williams said Friday that the Federal Reserve's three interest rate cuts this year have bolstered the housing market and consumer spending.
December 13 -
As the Federal Open Market Committee convenes for its final scheduled meeting this year, one where President Trump kept upping the political pressure, the 2020 elections threaten to make the situation worse.
December 9