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Just when everyone thought there would be little drama at this week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the coronavirus has infected the broader markets. Experts still say monetary policy will be immune for now.
January 27 -
While the fed funds rate target will remain at a range of 1.50% to 1.75% and there will be no new Summary of Economic Projections, the FOMC meeting may offer insight into areas that may become problematic and its thinking on the balance sheet, analysts suggest.
January 24 -
George Boyan, president of Leumi Investment Services, discusses negative interest rates, recession, and what challenges the Fed faces in the coming year. Gary Siegel hosts.
January 23 -
If Judy Shelton, who advocates for lower rates, wins confirmation to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, President Trump may have his choice to replace Chairman Jerome Powell.
January 22 -
While the general feeling is the Federal Reserve will keep rates steady this year, not everyone is on board with that view.
January 21 -
Waller is more likely to be confirmed, but it is "almost impossible" to find a public figure supportive of Shelton's nomination, let alone her confirmation.
January 17 -
A report from the Federal Reserve reported modest economic growth, a characterization two Federal Reserve Bank presidents seemed to agree with.
January 15 -
The Fed should hold rates and wait for the three 2019 cuts to work their way through the economy before deciding its next move, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said Tuesday.
January 14 -
Two Federal Reserve Bank presidents were positive about the economy in 2020, but offered a look at what worries them.
January 13 -
Nonfarm payrolls gained a less-than-expected 145,000 in December, and the unemployment rate held at 3.5%. Slow wage growth suggests the economy will not overheat and the Fed can maintain rates.
January 10