Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve is under fire from the Trump administration over a controversial renovation project at its Washington headquarters, which has soared past its original $2.5 billion estimate. In response, Fed Chair Jerome Powell ordered a review of the project amid growing political backlash and...

Billionaire Bill Ackman said that he was “bullish” as the money market funds hit a record, hinting that any rate cuts could direct these monies into the equity markets. What Happened: The founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., emphasized his “bullish”...

As the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s June meeting were released on Wednesday, the word “uncertainty” reigned supreme amid the ongoing tariff turmoil and President Donald Trump‘s call to cut rates by 3 percentage points. What Happened: The words “uncertain” and...

A seemingly offhand remark from President Donald Trump has set off a wave of speculation in Washington and on Wall Street about the future leadership of the Federal Reserve. What To Know: During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Trump accused Fed Chairman Jerome Powell of cutting interest rates in 2024...

BlackRock is recalibrating its investment strategy, moving away from traditional macro anchors towards “mega forces” like artificial intelligence, which they believe will be “durable drivers of returns” in both the near and long term. What Happened: This shift is detailed in...

While the stock market has been scaling new records, the CIO of FundStrat Capital, Tom Lee, has said that his institutional clients are “hating” the current rally in the stock market. Additionally, he spoke about three levers that could propel the market higher in the future. What...

Experts have been debating the artificial intelligence-driven impact on employment with contradicting views. While market veteran like Jim Cramer thinks that “AI is still not trusted,” others see trouble brewing in the labor market due to the automation of several human-led jobs. What...

President Donald Trump has publicly demanded the resignation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This call comes in the wake of accusations from the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, alleging that Powell provided misleading testimony. What Happened: Trump voiced his demand for...

Wall Street's biggest banks are rewarding shareholders with a wave of dividend hikes and buybacks totaling more than $100 billion, after clearing the Federal Reserve's 2025 stress test with capital left to spare. What Happened: Last week, the Federal Reserve’s annual stress test, which gauges...

President Donald Trump's relentless criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a calculated move to weaken the U.S. dollar, according to Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research. What Happened: Trump's attacks on Powell aim to pressure the Fed chair into cutting interest rates or...

U.S. futures slipped on Tuesday after two days of record-setting advances. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower. Nasdaq and S&P 500 scaled new highs on Monday. The Donald Trump administration is reportedly lowering its aspirations for comprehensive reciprocal deals. Instead, it...

On Monday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responded to a question on whether he was willing to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair. What Happened: “I will do what the President wants,” Bessent said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Monday, when asked about the...

Mohamed El-Erian, a prominent economist and former CEO of PIMCO, has voiced significant concerns regarding the Federal Reserve, asserting that it is “getting harder to convince people that the Fed is apolitical.” What Happened: In a recent Substack post, El-Erian identifies three...

U.S. futures rose on Thursday after a mixed close on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher. During his testimony to Congress, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled slower growth and hotter inflation after the central bank left interest rates unchanged. President...

As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates job displacement, economist Craig Shapiro warns that the Federal Reserve's traditional tool of interest rate cuts is ill-equipped to address the looming labor crisis. What Happened: In an X post and a detailed Substack essay published today, Shapiro...