Trump’s Fed chair pick argues there’s one key reason to lower interest rates. But is it a convincing one?

Fed chair nominees Kevin Warsh has to convince his colleagues — some of whom are still concerned about inflation — that ...

Bessent says Senate Banking Committee agreed to proceed with hearings for Fed nominee Warsh

By Andrea Shalal and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The Senate Banking Committee will proceed with confirmation ...

Fed to hold rates through May, but Warsh may be too loose with policy, economists say

By Indradip Ghosh Feb 11 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will hold its key benchmark rate steady for the rest of Fed chair ...

Cleveland Fed president calls Trump's investigation of Powell 'unusual'

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack emphasizes the central bank's independence amid 'unusual' moves from the Trump ...

Lower Unemployment Rate Supports Longer Pause for Fed

January’s jobs data, released on Wednesday, bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady ...

Senate should proceed with Warsh hearings for Fed chair despite Powell probe: Bessent

Bessent told CNBC's "Squawk Box" he believes Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee "are going to proceed" with a Fed chair nomination hearing for Warsh.

How much power does the Fed chair really have?

On paper, the Fed chair is just one vote among many. In practice, the job carries far more influence. We analyze what gives ...

Trump ramps up Fed rate cut pressure after strong jobs, inflation reports

President Trump and top White House officials are ramping up pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates after two surprisingly strong economic reports. Data released by the Labor Department ...

Exclusive-US Fed to tap former Wall Street lawyer Guynn for top bank oversight role, say sources

By Pete Schroeder and Chris Prentice WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to name Randall ...
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Fed delivers third straight rate cut but 'dot plot' projects just one cut in 2026

Federal Reserve policymakers cut interest rates for the third straight meeting on Wednesday while signaling there may be only one cut next year as rates get closer to a neutral level. The Fed lowered ...
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President Donald Trump and Wall Street Want Lower Interest Rates -- but Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh May Have Other Plans

Trump's nomination of former Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Kevin Warsh may backfire on Wall Street and investors. These gains haven't occurred by accident. They reflect a confluence of ...