U.S. Federal Reserve News

The Economy Is About to Hit a Record. Trump Says the Fed ‘Blew It.’ - The New York Times

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:33:34 GMT

1. The Economy Is About to Hit a Record. Trump Says the Fed ‘Blew It.’  The New York Times
2. Trump says Fed 'blew it': Twitter  Reuters
3. Trump Says Federal Reserve 'Doesn't Know What It Is Doing'  The Wall Street Journal
4. Trump says he never threatened to demote Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, but has the 'right' to do so  CNBC
5. Trump says the Fed 'blew it' by not cutting rates  POLITICO
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US banks clear first hurdle of Federal Reserve's annual stress test - CNBC

Published: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 20:37:00 GMT

US banks clear first hurdle of Federal Reserve's annual stress test  CNBC

The 18 largest banks operating in the United States took the first step toward doling out capital on dividends, share buybacks and other investments on Friday, ...

Federal Reserve expresses concern about U.S. economy and signals interest rate cuts are likely - The Washington Post

Published: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:31:53 GMT

Federal Reserve expresses concern about U.S. economy and signals interest rate cuts are likely  The Washington Post

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised concerns the economy is slowing and sent its strongest signal to date that it could act soon to cut interest rates, ...

The Federal Reserve has another option besides rate cuts to battle a slowdown - CNBC

Published: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 12:30:00 GMT

The Federal Reserve has another option besides rate cuts to battle a slowdown  CNBC

The central bank could end the reduction of its balance sheet ahead of schedule, a move that would add further monetary stimulus to the U.S. economy.

U.S. Federal Reserve markets czar stepping down - Reuters

Published: Tue, 28 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. Federal Reserve markets czar stepping down  Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The top Federal Reserve staff official charged with transforming the central bank's words into actions in U.S. markets is stepping down.

Stocks are little changed at the open as Wall Street awaits Fed's Powell remarks - CNBC

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 06:31:00 GMT

Stocks are little changed at the open as Wall Street awaits Fed's Powell remarks  CNBC

Stocks were little changed on Tuesday as investors awaited commentary from the top Federal Reserve official.

Dollar crumbles to new lows vs euro, yen on US rate cut bets - CNBC

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:31:46 GMT

Dollar crumbles to new lows vs euro, yen on US rate cut bets  CNBC

The U.S. dollar fell to a three-month low against the euro and dropped to its weakest against the Japanese yen since early January.

The Federal Reserve is likely to say rate cuts are coming, satisfying markets - CNBC

Published: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:39:00 GMT

The Federal Reserve is likely to say rate cuts are coming, satisfying markets  CNBC

Normally, when the Fed starts loosening policy it does so amid clear-cut signs of economic weakness.

Are interest rates going down? Trade war, stock market, vulnerable economy may press Fed - USA TODAY

Published: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Are interest rates going down? Trade war, stock market, vulnerable economy may press Fed  USA TODAY

The Federal Reserve will be walking a tightrope this week, analysts say, as it likely signals the possibility of its first interest rate cut in a decade despite a ...

Markets ‘bullying’ Federal Reserve on interest rate cuts - Financial Times

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:12:00 GMT

Markets ‘bullying’ Federal Reserve on interest rate cuts  Financial Times

Markets seem convinced that the Federal Reserve is going to cut interest rates next month. The only questions investors are now debating is to what extent the ...

Still scope for US interest rate cut, says IMF's chief economist - CNBC

Published: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:30:00 GMT

Still scope for US interest rate cut, says IMF's chief economist  CNBC

There is still room for the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) chief economist suggested ahead of the latest ...

The Trumpification of the Federal Reserve - The New York Times

Published: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 22:30:05 GMT

The Trumpification of the Federal Reserve  The New York Times

In late 2015 then-candidate Donald Trump accused Janet Yellen, chair of the Federal Reserve, of being part of a political conspiracy. Yellen, he insisted, was ...

Gold at 6-year high as financial, political tensions converge - CNBC

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:31:29 GMT

Gold at 6-year high as financial, political tensions converge  CNBC

Gold scaled a six-year peak on Tuesday as a weaker dollar, prospects of monetary easing by the U.S. Federal Reserve and simmering U.S.-Iran tensions ...

Stock buyers beware because a Fed rate cut might not work this time - CNBC

Published: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Stock buyers beware because a Fed rate cut might not work this time  CNBC

A phrase often used by American market commentators over the years is "don't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs" and while no one has slaughtered ...

The Federal Reserve is about to create a lot more zombies - MarketWatch

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 21:41:00 GMT

The Federal Reserve is about to create a lot more zombies  MarketWatch

Corporate zombies, that is. Kept alive by easy-money policies, companies that should have gone out of business keep staggering around.

What to expect when you're expecting a rate cut - CNBC

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:29:00 GMT

What to expect when you're expecting a rate cut  CNBC

A week of dovish fireworks out of the central banking community has just gone by with most of the world's leading central banks now guiding towards easing in ...

Fed says business are worried about Trump's trade war despite economic growth - CNBC

Published: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Fed says business are worried about Trump's trade war despite economic growth  CNBC

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday reported that its contacts at companies across the country were worried that international trade tensions could weigh ...

The fate of Trump’s economy now hinges on the Federal Reserve, the agency the president called ‘crazy’ - The Washington Post

Published: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

The fate of Trump’s economy now hinges on the Federal Reserve, the agency the president called ‘crazy’  The Washington Post

The Fed's consideration of an interest-rate cut to counter the president's trade war puts the central bank and its chair — which have prioritized independence ...

Here's what the stock market liked from the Fed - CNBC

Published: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:35:00 GMT

Here's what the stock market liked from the Fed  CNBC

The Fed came very close to promising a rate cut Wednesday, and now markets are focused on a possible July rate cut.

The Fed is 'indicating that a rate cut is coming,' says former central banker - CNBC

Published: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

The Fed is 'indicating that a rate cut is coming,' says former central banker  CNBC

Investors are expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, arguing that the ongoing U.S.-China trade war is threatening to slow down the global economy.

Why the Fed's Rethinking Its Toolkit (It's Broken) - Bloomberg

Published: Fri, 31 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Why the Fed's Rethinking Its Toolkit (It's Broken)  Bloomberg

The world's central bankers have a confession to make: They're not sure whether the tools they've been using for decades work anymore. That uncertainty has ...

EXCLUSIVE: After Stephen Moore's failed Fed bid, he's creating a crypto central bank - Fox Business

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 23:42:12 GMT

EXCLUSIVE: After Stephen Moore's failed Fed bid, he's creating a crypto central bank  Fox Business

Moore has joined a group of entrepreneurs who are starting what they describe as a new type of central bank they believe will stabilize cryptocurrencies like ...

US Treasury yields steady ahead of Federal Reserve meeting - CNBC

Published: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 06:23:00 GMT

US Treasury yields steady ahead of Federal Reserve meeting  CNBC

U.S. government debt yields held steady as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision later in the week.

As Federal Reserve Flinches, This Official Sees No Harm in Waiting and Watching - TheStreet.com

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:47:12 GMT

As Federal Reserve Flinches, This Official Sees No Harm in Waiting and Watching  TheStreet.com

Robert Kaplan, president of the Fed's Dallas branch, argues in a new essay that 'additional time' is needed to evaluate whether to make any changes in ...

Market is excessively optimistic on Fed cuts and trade, top economist warns - CNBC

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:23:50 GMT

Market is excessively optimistic on Fed cuts and trade, top economist warns  CNBC

Wilmington Trust's chief economist believes the market rally's foundation is on shaky ground. With the S&P 500 seeing its best June since 1955, Luke Tilley ...

Dow surges more than 350 points on hopes for a China trade deal and an easy Fed - CNBC

Published: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 05:56:00 GMT

Dow surges more than 350 points on hopes for a China trade deal and an easy Fed  CNBC

Stocks surged on Tuesday as Wall Street increased bets on a U.S.-China trade deal after President Donald Trump said he will be meeting with his Chinese ...

Citi says Asian markets badly hit in the trade war are now looking promising - CNBC

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:30:27 GMT

Citi says Asian markets badly hit in the trade war are now looking promising  CNBC

Citi Private Bank said on Tuesday it has maintained an “overweight” stance on several Asian stock markets that have been badly hit in the ongoing trade fight ...

Economists: The Fed 'isn't enough' to offset damage of tariff skirmishes with China and Mexico - CNBC

Published: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Economists: The Fed 'isn't enough' to offset damage of tariff skirmishes with China and Mexico  CNBC

A dovish Federal Reserve can use tools such as rate cuts to lessen the damage of America's tariff skirmishes with China and Mexico, but it is either limited in its ...

U.S. Federal Reserve ends 2013 'London Whale' enforcement action against JPMorgan Chase - Reuters

Published: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. Federal Reserve ends 2013 'London Whale' enforcement action against JPMorgan Chase  Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Thursday it had terminated a 2013 enforcement action it imposed on JPMorgan Chase after ...

Trump says President Xi runs China's central bank: 'He can do whatever he wants' - CNBC

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Trump says President Xi runs China's central bank: 'He can do whatever he wants'  CNBC

President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve on Monday for raising interest rates too quickly and giving the Chinese an upper hand in trade ...

FTSE 100 slips as dollar falls on Fed stance, trade jitters linger - Euronews English

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:36:45 GMT

FTSE 100 slips as dollar falls on Fed stance, trade jitters linger  Euronews English

(Reuters) – London's exporter-heavy FTSE 100 fell on Tuesday as the dollar dropped on hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve would affirm indications of a.

A third Federal Reserve factory gauge unexpectedly weakens as outlook dims - Crain's Cleveland Business

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:13:06 GMT

A third Federal Reserve factory gauge unexpectedly weakens as outlook dims  Crain's Cleveland Business

A third Federal Reserve regional bank factory survey weakened in June, adding to signs of waning momentum in manufacturing amid heightened trade tension.

Gold price jumps 2.21% on US Federal Reserves interest rate cut signal - Business Standard

Published: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:07:00 GMT

Gold price jumps 2.21% on US Federal Reserves interest rate cut signal  Business Standard

Standard gold price in India on Thursday recorded the highest single-day gain of 2.21 per cent in recent years, following a sharp spurt in its prices in global ...

Goldman Sachs and UBS execs warn: Markets are 'overpricing' Fed rate cuts - CNBC

Published: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Goldman Sachs and UBS execs warn: Markets are 'overpricing' Fed rate cuts  CNBC

The financial markets are getting too far ahead on expectations for potential for Federal Reserve rate cuts, according to a pair of top global bankers at UBS and ...

The Fed may break a lot of stock-market investors’ hearts this week - MarketWatch

Published: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:05:00 GMT

The Fed may break a lot of stock-market investors’ hearts this week  MarketWatch

Clamoring for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve at some point this year is running high, but the Fed may not comply.

The Fed is now enabling politicians to act recklessly - MarketWatch

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:29:00 GMT

The Fed is now enabling politicians to act recklessly  MarketWatch

Politicians are taking advantage of the central bank's willingness to buy financial stability.

Barclays Unit Clears Annual US Federal Reserve Stress Tests - Morningstar

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:40:00 GMT

Barclays Unit Clears Annual US Federal Reserve Stress Tests  Morningstar

(Alliance News) - British lender Barclays PLC on Monday said its US entity Barclays US LLC has passed the 2019 Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test, which are ...

Under pressure in the Trump era, US Federal Reserve faces an outlook clouded by trade wars and signs of weakness - The Japan Times

Published: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Under pressure in the Trump era, US Federal Reserve faces an outlook clouded by trade wars and signs of weakness  The Japan Times

U.S. President Donald Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve have broken one set of precedents, his talk of stacking the central bank with political allies.

Trump blasts Fed for blowing US recovery; German business confidence slides – as it happened - The Guardian

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:04:00 GMT

Trump blasts Fed for blowing US recovery; German business confidence slides – as it happened  The Guardian

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news.

Facebook discussed their plans for Libra with the Federal Reserve - Yahoo Finance

Published: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:50:00 GMT

Facebook discussed their plans for Libra with the Federal Reserve  Yahoo Finance

Tech giant Facebook consulted the Federal Reserve ahead of the launch of its cryptocurrency Libra, according to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

Risks posed by trade war and Federal Reserve policy are graver than investors seem to realise - South China Morning Post

Published: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 05:00:44 GMT

Risks posed by trade war and Federal Reserve policy are graver than investors seem to realise  South China Morning Post

Markets must come to terms with the fact that China and the US are too far apart on crucial issues for the trade war to be resolved soon. When central banks ...

The market is terrible at predicting Federal Reserve interest-rate moves, chart shows - MarketWatch

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

The market is terrible at predicting Federal Reserve interest-rate moves, chart shows  MarketWatch

After an ugly May, the stock market is on track for solid year-to-date gains, at least partly on the back of hope that the Federal Reserve will soon reduce interest ...

UBS: The globe is headed for a recession and bear market if this week's US-China trade talks fail - CNBC

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:23:00 GMT

UBS: The globe is headed for a recession and bear market if this week's US-China trade talks fail  CNBC

The brokerage says that the globe is "one step away" from recession as the world's two largest economies head to the G-20 summit.

U.S. not where it needs to be on LGBT employment: Federal Reserve's John Williams - The Globe and Mail

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:57:08 GMT

U.S. not where it needs to be on LGBT employment: Federal Reserve's John Williams  The Globe and Mail

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said at an LGBT finance industry event that unemployment rates are nearly double the national ...

The Fed Is Trump's Secret Ally in the Trade War - Foreign Policy

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

The Fed Is Trump's Secret Ally in the Trade War  Foreign Policy

By lowering interest rates, the body is cushioning the blow of tariffs and convincing the president that they are working. By Chris Miller. | June 10, 2019, 2:05 PM.

US Fed quizzes Deutsche on ‘bad bank’ plans - Financial Times

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:01:05 GMT

US Fed quizzes Deutsche on ‘bad bank’ plans  Financial Times

US regulators have asked senior executives at Deutsche Bank to explain their “bad bank” proposals, seeking to address concerns about the potentially ...

Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan: 'Wise' to take time to consider if need to change rates - FXStreet

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:07:00 GMT

Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan: 'Wise' to take time to consider if need to change rates  FXStreet

Reuters reports that Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan, (voting member for 202, not 2019), on Monday pushed back against dovish call.

Fed's Chicago Meeting Offers Clues to What It Could Do Next - Fortune

Published: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Fed's Chicago Meeting Offers Clues to What It Could Do Next  Fortune

What does the Fed want? The same thing as the rest of us apparently: Continued economic expansion. Kicking off a two-day Fed conference in Chicago ...

U.S. Federal Reserve to release stress test results on June 21, June 27 - Reuters

Published: Fri, 31 May 2019 18:30:00 GMT

U.S. Federal Reserve to release stress test results on June 21, June 27  Reuters

The Federal Reserve announced on Friday it would release the results of its 2019 stress tests for large banks on June 21 and June 27.

us federal reserve Archives - Crowdfund Insider

Published: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:34:42 GMT

us federal reserve Archives  Crowdfund Insider

June 19, 2019 @ 4:34 pm By JD Alois | 0 Comments. Following today's FOMC meeting where the US Federal Reserve announced no change in interest rates at ...

Ron Insana: Trump needs to stop fighting central banks, who are trying to keep the economy afloat - CNBC

Published: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 17:02:00 GMT

Ron Insana: Trump needs to stop fighting central banks, who are trying to keep the economy afloat  CNBC

It's the president's own policies that are contributing to slower global and domestic growth.

Stocks in Asia mixed as investors await Fed meeting - CNBC

Published: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Stocks in Asia mixed as investors await Fed meeting  CNBC

Stocks in Asia were mixed on Monday as investors await a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting set to happen later in the week stateside.

Federal Reserve: Price cut for July nearly priced in at 100% - ForexLive

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:53:46 GMT

Federal Reserve: Price cut for July nearly priced in at 100%  ForexLive

Via Bloomberg. Yesterday was the last post on our trading mistake series while I was away in Dubai. Here is a link to all of the five lessons: By Giles Coghlan.

The Federal Reserve Is Behaving Like "A Stubborn Child," Alleges Actual Stubborn Child - Dealbreaker

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:59:10 GMT

The Federal Reserve Is Behaving Like "A Stubborn Child," Alleges Actual Stubborn Child  Dealbreaker

American monetary policy is the best soap opera we have.

The Federal Reserve Could Be Helping Bitcoin to $100K - Bitcoinist

Published: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 19:39:28 GMT

The Federal Reserve Could Be Helping Bitcoin to $100K  Bitcoinist

Many factors are contributing to Bitcoin's renewed trajectory towards $100K. One of them is increasingly gaining prominence: The U.S. Federal Reserve.

The world needs a new Marshall Plan, not lower interest rates - South China Morning Post

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:00:05 GMT

The world needs a new Marshall Plan, not lower interest rates  South China Morning Post

Central banks cutting rates will only feed the addiction to cheap money. Instead, the US, Europe and Japan must contribute more to global efforts, like ...

The market now thinks the Fed will cut rates twice by late January - CNBC

Published: Wed, 29 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

The market now thinks the Fed will cut rates twice by late January  CNBC

Markets now expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates twice by late January as economic signs continue to weaken and Wall Street stumbles through ...

Trump threatening to demote Fed chief, but says he has power to do so - The Japan Times

Published: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 21:53:00 GMT

Trump threatening to demote Fed chief, but says he has power to do so  The Japan Times

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" news program that he has the power to demote Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome ...

Senators Ask Federal Reserve to Review Trump’s Deutsche Bank Transactions - The New York Times

Published: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Senators Ask Federal Reserve to Review Trump’s Deutsche Bank Transactions  The New York Times

A group of Democratic senators wants top officials at the Federal Reserve to examine whether Deutsche Bank complied with anti-money-laundering and other ...

BUSINESS MAVERICK: How likely is the US Fed to disappoint and what can investors do about it? - Daily Maverick

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 22:37:42 GMT

BUSINESS MAVERICK: How likely is the US Fed to disappoint and what can investors do about it?  Daily Maverick

Over-optimistic and over-extended financial markets could well be disappointed by the US Fed in the months ahead unless the central bank to the world ...

This top strategist thinks super free money from the Federal Reserve is here to stay - Yahoo Finance

Published: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:53:00 GMT

This top strategist thinks super free money from the Federal Reserve is here to stay  Yahoo Finance

The economy may soon get a jolt from the Federal Reserve, argues Barclays Chief U.S. Economist Michael Gapen.

Trump attacks Federal Reserve again, wants interest rate cut - CanadianManufacturing.com

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:38:08 GMT

Trump attacks Federal Reserve again, wants interest rate cut  CanadianManufacturing.com

Trump says the Federal Reserve "doesn't know what it's doing'' and raised interest rates too quickly.

US ‘junk’ groups rush to sell bonds as borrowing costs fall - Financial Times

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:45:00 GMT

US ‘junk’ groups rush to sell bonds as borrowing costs fall  Financial Times

Lowly rated “junk” companies flocked to sell bonds as borrowing costs fell after the Federal Reserve opened the door to a potential cut in interest rates.

Deutsche Bank Faces Federal Reserve Scrutiny Amid Allegations of Money Laundering - Sputnik International

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:58:00 GMT

Deutsche Bank Faces Federal Reserve Scrutiny Amid Allegations of Money Laundering  Sputnik International

Germany's top multinational lender is facing a flurry of investigations in the US, related to its business practices, regulatory compliance, and overall sustainability ...

Inflation is healthy for the economy – but too much can trigger a recession - Finance and Commerce

Published: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:47:54 GMT

Inflation is healthy for the economy – but too much can trigger a recession  Finance and Commerce

Moderate price growth is a sign of a healthy, growing economy.

The vice chair of the Fed says if the yield curve inverts, he would take it 'seriously' - CNBC

Published: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

The vice chair of the Fed says if the yield curve inverts, he would take it 'seriously'  CNBC

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida said Tuesday that he would take the inverted yield curve "seriously" if it "persists for some time."

Does the Fed Have the Pill to Cure a Slowdown? - Market Realist

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:32:59 GMT

Does the Fed Have the Pill to Cure a Slowdown?  Market Realist

Markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to cut rates this year after gradual increases since 2015. While broader markets rose after the Fed took a dovish ...

US Federal Reserve Likely to Cut Rates in July, September – Goldman Sachs - Sputnik International

Published: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:45:00 GMT

US Federal Reserve Likely to Cut Rates in July, September – Goldman Sachs  Sputnik International

Economists are debating whether the US central bank will acknowledge President Donald Trump's calls for lower interest rates to boost economic activity, or if ...

Former Trump Economic Adviser Expresses Support For Facebook’s Libra - Cointelegraph

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:05:00 GMT

Former Trump Economic Adviser Expresses Support For Facebook’s Libra  Cointelegraph

A former economic adviser to United States President Donald Trump has expressed support for Facebook's stablecoin Libra, Yahoo Finance reported on June ...

Global Stocks Waver as Gold and Bitcoin Soar - The Wall Street Journal

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:03:00 GMT

Global Stocks Waver as Gold and Bitcoin Soar  The Wall Street Journal

U.S. stock futures slipped along with shares in Europe and Asia, as investors turned to haven assets such as Treasurys and gold.

Since 2009 this is how Dow, S&P have trended in second half of June. Now the Fed decision looms - CNBC

Published: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 11:34:00 GMT

Since 2009 this is how Dow, S&P have trended in second half of June. Now the Fed decision looms  CNBC

Since 2009 the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 have struggled in the second half of June. This time around, a major Federal Reserve decision on ...

Tuesday preview: US Federal Reserve, Petrofac in focus - ShareCast

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:01:23 GMT

Tuesday preview: US Federal Reserve, Petrofac in focus  ShareCast

The market spotlight on Tuesday will be firmly on the US central bank, with at least five top officials, including chairman Jerome Powell set to deliver speeches.

Why this rates strategist is sceptical about a US Fed cut - The Australian Financial Review

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:46:00 GMT

Why this rates strategist is sceptical about a US Fed cut  The Australian Financial Review

Bond investors wary of the consensus that the US Federal Reserve is on the brink of a rate cut have company at Vanguard Group: policymakers aren't about to ...

The US economy is the world's 'bright spot,' and there's no sign of a recession: Treasury secretary - CNBC

Published: Sun, 09 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

The US economy is the world's 'bright spot,' and there's no sign of a recession: Treasury secretary  CNBC

"U.S. growth it still really the bright spot of the world," says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

Gold prices near ₹35,000. Five reasons why prices are rising - Livemint

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:11:31 GMT

Gold prices near ₹35,000. Five reasons why prices are rising  Livemint

The latest trigger for gold's rally is US Federal Reserve's signal that it may cut rates as early as next month to combat economic risks.Globally, gold prices are ...

Late cycle, sure, but just how late? Investors warn on toppy markets - Sydney Morning Herald

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:56:00 GMT

Late cycle, sure, but just how late? Investors warn on toppy markets  Sydney Morning Herald

With global equity markets hitting dizzying heights, fund managers are increasingly discussing when, and how, investors should prepare for a downturn.

S&P 500 slips as healthcare drags, investors eye G20 summit - CNBCTV18

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:58:25 GMT

S&P 500 slips as healthcare drags, investors eye G20 summit  CNBCTV18

The S&P 500 edged lower on Monday as losses by healthcare companies overshadowed gains in the technology sector, while investors awaited US President ...

NZ dollar extends gain on US rate-cut expectations - sharechat

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:43:16 GMT

NZ dollar extends gain on US rate-cut expectations  sharechat

The New Zealand dollar firmed against the greenback as markets continue to expect the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.

Text of U.S. Federal Reserve’s May Meeting Minutes - Bloomberg

Published: Wed, 22 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Text of U.S. Federal Reserve’s May Meeting Minutes  Bloomberg

Following are the minutes of the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee meeting that concluded May 1. The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open ...

Federal Reserve fends off efforts to be politicized by President Trump, for now - CNBC

Published: Thu, 02 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Federal Reserve fends off efforts to be politicized by President Trump, for now  CNBC

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has made clear the Fed will not bend to the will of President Donald Trump, and so far the central bank appears to be ...

Criticism mounts of Trump pick for U.S. Federal Reserve - Reuters

Published: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Criticism mounts of Trump pick for U.S. Federal Reserve  Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Potential Federal Reserve board nominee Stephen Moore, picked by U.S. President Donald Trump, faced new criticism on Friday, ...

Fed holds rates steady, citing lack of inflation pressure - CNBC

Published: Wed, 01 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Fed holds rates steady, citing lack of inflation pressure  CNBC

Federal Reserve officials voted to hold interest rates steady Wednesday, as a lack of inflation pressure outweighed an economy that otherwise is growing ...

Federal Reserve, Bank of England bosses extend cautious welcome to Facebook crypto - PM - ABC Local

Published: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:22:00 GMT

Federal Reserve, Bank of England bosses extend cautious welcome to Facebook crypto - PM  ABC Local

Two of the world's most powerful central bankers say they're open to the widespread use of cryptocurrency, putting pressure on RBA governor Philip Lowe.

Fed sees no rate hikes in 2019, sets end to asset runoff - Reuters

Published: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Fed sees no rate hikes in 2019, sets end to asset runoff  Reuters

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday brought its three-year drive to tighten monetary policy to an abrupt end, abandoning projections for any interest rate ...

U.S. Federal Reserve mulls tighter rules on foreign bank branches: sources - Reuters

Published: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT

U.S. Federal Reserve mulls tighter rules on foreign bank branches: sources  Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve is considering imposing stricter rules on foreign bank branches to tighten what critics say is a loophole that ...

US Fed holds rates but points to possible cuts in the future - The Irish Times

Published: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:34:13 GMT

US Fed holds rates but points to possible cuts in the future  The Irish Times

Fed downgrades its description of the health of the US economy.

Wealthy Americans urge US presidential candidates to tax them more - ABC News

Published: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:56:07 GMT

Wealthy Americans urge US presidential candidates to tax them more  ABC News

A group of wealthy Americans are pleading for US presidential candidates to tax them and their ultra-rich peers more if they are elected.

How to Fix the Federal Reserve - Barron's

Published: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

How to Fix the Federal Reserve  Barron's

The U.S. is now experiencing one of the most benign economic environments in decades. That better last, since it is unclear how effectively the Federal Reserve ...

Federal Reserve scraps 'qualitative' test for U.S. banks in 2019 stress tests - Reuters

Published: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Federal Reserve scraps 'qualitative' test for U.S. banks in 2019 stress tests  Reuters

The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Wednesday it would no longer flunk banks based on operational or risk management lapses during its annual health check of ...

What does the Federal Reserve do? - Yahoo Finance

Published: Sun, 28 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

What does the Federal Reserve do?  Yahoo Finance

The Federal Reserve is closely watched by economists, traders, and financiers. But the Fed has a strong impact on the average American's everyday life. What is ...

Fed policymakers do not want rate cuts, not even the doves - Reuters

Published: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Fed policymakers do not want rate cuts, not even the doves  Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Barely a week after the U.S. Federal Reserve called a halt to interest rate hikes, policymakers are now battling a view growing in ...

UK FTSE 100 closes lower as Fed's policy decision approaches - CNBC

Published: Wed, 01 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

UK FTSE 100 closes lower as Fed's policy decision approaches  CNBC

London's FTSE closed lower on Wednesday, as investors awaited the latest monetary policy decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major European ...

Fed thinking about growing balance sheet again: K.C. Fed paper - Reuters

Published: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Fed thinking about growing balance sheet again: K.C. Fed paper  Reuters

The U.S. Federal Reserve is considering when to stop reducing bank reserves and start building up its balance sheet again, according to a paper from the ...

Powell Says a ‘Patient’ Fed Is Watching for Signs of Economic Weakness - The New York Times

Published: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Powell Says a ‘Patient’ Fed Is Watching for Signs of Economic Weakness  The New York Times

ATLANTA — Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman, said Friday that low inflation would allow the Fed to be “patient” in deciding whether to continue ...

Federal Reserve Likely to Hold Rates Steady - The Wall Street Journal

Published: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Federal Reserve Likely to Hold Rates Steady  The Wall Street Journal

The Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady Wednesday and reaffirm it is likely to leave them unchanged for a while. Fed officials have signaled this ...

No need for the Fed to enter 'panic mode' and cut rates now, says Moody's - CNBC

Published: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

No need for the Fed to enter 'panic mode' and cut rates now, says Moody's  CNBC

Top White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow and Heritage Foundation fellow Stephen Moore have both said the U.S. Federal Reserve should cut interest ...

Trump is probably going to get his way with the Federal Reserve this year - CNBC

Published: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Trump is probably going to get his way with the Federal Reserve this year  CNBC

As President Donald Trump jawbones the Federal Reserve, the likelihood that he's going get what he wants this year from the central bank continues to grow.

Bitcoin Threatens To 'Take Power' From The U.S. Federal Reserve - Forbes

Published: Wed, 15 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Bitcoin Threatens To 'Take Power' From The U.S. Federal Reserve  Forbes

Bitcoin, which has roared back over the last few weeks after what many feared was a terminal decline since its peak in late 2017, has long been called a threat to ...

Federal Reserve: we have to hold the Fed accountable for bad predictions - Vox.com

Published: Fri, 24 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Federal Reserve: we have to hold the Fed accountable for bad predictions  Vox.com

Policymakers consistently declared that we'd hit full employment — when we hadn't.

The Fed is 'not yet done' with rate hikes, according to S&P Global Ratings - CNBC

Published: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT

The Fed is 'not yet done' with rate hikes, according to S&P Global Ratings  CNBC

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates steady and slashed all projections of a rate hike this year. Still, S&P Global Ratings said the Fed is ...